Articles Tagged with ''legislation''

The U.S. Department of Labor issued new guidelines for categorizing independent contractors and employees per the Fair Labor Standards Act. 

Roofers looking to capitalize on the destruction caused by Hurricane Ian along the Florida Coast need to know licensing requirements.

The NLRB's rulemaking will affect joint employment, which some industry experts believe will create barriers and burdens on contractor and subcontractor relationships.

Florida’s insurance reform bill signed into law in May could have ripple effects on the roofing industry beyond the Sunshine State.

Trent Cotney, partner at Adams and Reese, breaks down what roofing contractors need to know about Florida's controversial solar energy bill.

While unions have made some small victories as of late, they appear to be struggling to regain the membership levels they once held.

The bill would make amendments to Georgia code similar to laws already in place in states like Florida.

A total of 16 attorneys from the Cotney firm will join Adams and Reese's current roster and takes the group to 75, making it one of the largest construction practices in the country.

HB 741 would establish a net metering program for customer-owned or leased renewable energy generation that reduces paybacks to solar customers.