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How The Defend Trade Secrets Act Affects Roofers

Safeguarding trade secrets can help put roofers in a better position to secure and retain skilled workers.

March 20, 2017

The Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 (DTSA), effective May 12, now provides federal jurisdiction for trade secret misappropration.

Tesla's New Solar Roof System Won't Mark the End of Shingles

Does the Tesla/SolarCity merger mean roofers should hang up their nail guns? Not any time soon.

Trent Cotney

February 6, 2017

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk set out to create a roof product that would be cheaper, provide useable electricity, and be aesthetically appealing.

OSHA’s New Maximum Penalty Structure: Are Roofing Contractors Ready?

If there was ever a time for an employer to think about consequences of one’s actions on the job, it’s now.

Chip Macdonald

October 7, 2016

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On Aug. 1, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) implemented its new maximum penalty system.

Regulations, Executive Orders and Court Rulings: Part 2—What Employers Need to Know Now

Richard Alaniz

August 25, 2016

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Election years often bring a flurry of legislative and regulatory activity that could significantly impact employers.

Developing Social Media Policies that Comply with NLRB Laws

Richard Alaniz

August 3, 2016

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While it may seem like a stretch that employees have a legal right to bash their employers on social media, the NLRA protects the right of employees to engage in 'protected concerted activities.'

Roofing, Construction Trades Challenge OSHA’s Final Rule on Silica

Art Aisner

April 12, 2016

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A group of national trade associations file federal lawsuit over new silica regulations.

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.

Best of Success Seminar: Crisis Management: Proactive Steps to Limit Your Liability

Christian Madsen and Allen Brooks

Art Aisner

December 9, 2015

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In January 2013, a young driver with Madsen Roofing & Waterproofing, Inc. — a commercial roofing contractor licensed in California, Nevada and Oregon — was on a delivery route in northern California and missed his turn.