The NRCA is urging roofing contractors to advocate for H.R. 5494, a bipartisan bill creating a new visa program to ease chronic labor shortages in construction.
The federal government's shutdown will primarily impact federal contractors and subcontractors, but other contractors will also experience disruptions and a reduction in OSHA enforcement if the shutdown continues.
GAF Roofing Academy earns DoD SkillBridge accreditation, opening career pathways for veterans while supplying the roofing industry with trained talent.
A tense standoff between protestors and ICE agents attempting to arrest roofing workers in New York shows the growing tension around immigration enforcement that is affecting the roofing industry and its workforce.
From heat safety rules to contractor classification, new regulations may alter workforce management, liability, and operating costs for roofing contractors.
The Department of Labor has released nearly 150 regulatory proposals, with several carrying major implications for roofing contractors. Topping the list are federal heat safety standards, workforce classification changes, and expanded employer liability—all of which could significantly affect day-to-day operations and long-term business planning.
Los contratistas de techado que dependen de E-Verify aún pueden enfrentar riesgos. Comentarios recientes del DHS indican que el sistema no es infalible, dejando a los empleadores la responsabilidad de verificar la elegibilidad de los trabajadores
Roofing contractors relying on E-Verify may still face risks. Recent DHS comments indicate the system isn’t foolproof, leaving employers responsible for verifying worker eligibility.
The New Democrat Coalition unveiled a border plan boosting security, expanding visas, and creating legal pathways for millions, challenging GOP to act on reform.
La Dignity Act no solucionaría todos los desafíos laborales que enfrentan las empresas de techos en la actualidad, pero proporcionaría el marco para un estatus legal sin amnistía y agilizaría el proceso de la green card. John Dorer, director ejecutivo de EB-3, desglosa lo que hay que saber sobre la legislación.