Who We Are and What We Do
KANSAS PHCC Is an association of plumbing and mechanical contractors dedicated to serving and improving the Plumbing Heating Cooling industry by providing opportunities for continuing education, communication, social networking, and business improvement. We are dedicated to the protection of the environment and the health and safety of our society.
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- 11-14-26: Backflow Recertification Class
- 12-5-26: Darrell Boger Plumbing Test Prep Class or Plumbing Code CE
Backflow Recertification Class
Saturday November 14th, 2026
1632 S. West Street Ste 3 Wichita Ks 67213
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
1hr lunch-Office will be closed for lunch.
PHCC Member Cash/ACH/Check Payment- $215.00
PHCC Member Credit Card Payment $225.00
Non Member Cash/ACH/Check Payment - $315.00
Non Member Credit Card Payment $325.00
*** After you register for this class the responsible person for payment will receive an invoice within 7 days.
Check with your employer about membership. Members are posted on this website.
Payment must be received by deadline.
No Refunds
8 Hours UPC Journeyman/Master Plumbing Test Prep OR
4 Hours of Plumbing Code Continuing Education
Instructor: Darrell Boger
Minimum of 10 Test Prep Attendees to Hold Class
Class Date: Saturday December 5th 2026
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Lunch Provided for Test Prep Attendees Only
Class will continue during Lunch
Class Location: PHCC of Kansas
1632 S. West Street Ste. 3 Wichita, Ks 67213
Questions: Call 316-943-7100 or Email - office@phccks.org
Course Cost
PHCC Member ACH/Cash/Check Payment Option- $250.00
PHCC Member: Credit Card Option: $255.00
Non-Member ACH/Cash/Check Payment Option- $300.00
Non-Member ACH/Cash/Check Payment Option- $309.00
Books That Can Be Used For Class (2015 UPC, 2018 UPC)
PHCC has 2015 UPC Books in stock
2015 UPC Soft Cover with Tabs Cost
PHCC Member ACH/Cash/Check Payment Option- $80.00
PHCC Member: Credit Card Option: $83.00
Non-Member ACH/Cash/Check Payment Option- $100.00
Non-Member ACH/Cash/Check Payment Option- $105.00
Other books will need to be ordered & pricing is to be determined after request.
Continuing Education Credit only will be from 1:00-5:00pm
PHCC Member ACH/Cash/Check Payment Option- $150.00
PHCC Member: Credit Card Option: $154.00
Non-Member ACH/Cash/Check Payment Option- $175.00
Non-Member ACH/Cash/Check Payment Option- $180.00
THANK YOU FEDERATED INSURANCE FOR BEING THE PREMIER SPONSOR FOR PHCC OF KANSAS
Question
One of our employees constantly clocks in early and starts working before his shift is supposed to begin. He also clocks out after his shift is supposed to end. Since he does this all the time, he usually ends up working over40 hours a week, and we have to pay him overtime. However, we have a very clear policy stating that employees must receive prior approval before working overtime. Can we refuse to pay him for the unauthorized overtime he works, since he violated our policy and did not receive prior approval? If not, what can we do?
Answer
In its Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Hours Worked Advisor, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)provides, “It is the duty of management to exercise control and see that work is not performed if the employer does not want it to be performed. An employer cannot sit back and accept the benefits of an employee’s work without considering the time spent to be hours worked.”
Thus, employers must timely pay all wages for hours that they know or should know employees worked. If an employee clocks in before his scheduled start time and starts working, this time is payable, even if it results in his working when he is not supposed to and incurring unauthorized overtime in violation of company policy. The same rule applies if an employee continues working and clocks out after his scheduled end time. As the DOL notes in its guidance, “Merely making a rule against such work is not enough. The employer has the power to enforce the rule and must make every effort to do so.”
That said, as the DOL suggests, an employer is not without recourse. Employees who clock in before the start of their shifts, clock out after their shifts end, and/or incur unauthorized overtime can be disciplined for any such policy violations. However, the disciplinary action for these types of infractions must stop short of failing or refusing to pay wages (including overtime) that are otherwise due.
In sum, while employees can be disciplined for violating company policies relative to adhering to a specific schedule, any proposal to dock pay as a form of disciplinary action can lead to unpaid wage claims. Employers should check their state and local laws for any additional rules that may apply.
Published Date: October 20, 2026
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