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What President Trump Means for Labor and Employment in Roofing

Change is coming, but employers should know that moves from the Trump administration may not be immediate.

January 1, 2017

With the election of Donald Trump as the 45th president of the United States, the business community can almost certainly look forward to a new era.

Integrating New Hires at Your Roofing Company

The job market is competitive — it’s important to establish an environment where new employees can succeed.

Monroe Porter

January 1, 2017

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It's difficult to find a roofing contractor who doesn't moan and groan about the shortage of good, qualified workers.

Best of Success: Recruiting and Retaining Employees Successfully

Mark Lee

Courtney Dobson

December 2, 2016

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Mark Lee took the stage at Best of Success to discuss how the established recruiting program in place at Baker incorporates both company culture and employee development.

Making Hazard Communication a Priority

Each Year, Thousands Of Companies Fail To Meet Even The Most Basic Requirements For Keeping Workers Safe From Chemical Hazards

Melissa McCaffrey

May 2, 2016

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Each year, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) releases its list of top violations as a reminder of the risks workers face every day.

Employment Records Roofing Contractors Must Have

Companies must create and maintain certain employee records from the time they apply to the time they leave the company and beyond.

Richard Alaniz

April 4, 2016

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Last June, Crothall Services Group Inc. was sued by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) for failing to maintain proper records on its employees.

The Department of Labor's Changes to Overtime Rules for 2016 and Beyond

By being proactive, employers can get ahead of the game and limit their exposure.

Richard Alaniz

March 7, 2016

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When the changes become effective, employers can expect greater scrutiny and a further increase in wage and hour lawsuits.

AlliedEDGE™: New Tools Supply Competitive ‘Edge’ to Contractors, Builders

March 4, 2016

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AlliedEDGE™ is a comprehensive platform providing access to the many resources Allied offers its customers.

It’s Time to Rethink OSHA (and Run It More Like the Fed)

February 5, 2016

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As an editor for Roofing Contractor, I’ve always endeavored to stay neutral when it comes to partisan politics.

Employers Struggle to Style Workable Employee Dress Codes

Richard Alaniz

January 4, 2016

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Employers need to understand the issues involved and carefully craft their dress code policies.

6 Ways Roofing Contractors Can Minimize Workplace Violence

Richard Alaniz

December 10, 2015

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Companies can take steps to help reduce the chances of workplace violence by understanding what the risk factors are and developing policies to minimize opportunities for workers to be victims of such conduct.