Articles Tagged with ''legislation''

A final ruling on independent contractors is in, and Legal Insights Expert Trent Cotney says roofing companies may need to reclassify some of their workers, taking a financial hit.

The Labor Department issued a new rule to clarify worker classification under the Fair Labor Standards Act; the rule restores the multifactor analysis used by courts for decades and takes effect on March 11.

Canada's Minister of Public Services and Procurement, Jean-Yves Duclos, announced new federal legislation that took effect Dec. 9 and aims to address construction industry workers' concerns about slow remittances. 

Florida legislators propose bipartisan bill to revise windstorm insurance, potentially reducing premiums for condominiums, addressing affordability and coverage issues amid the state's ongoing insurance crisis. 

In this brief video, RC Legal Insights expert Trent Cotney warns that a common problem roofing contractors can often overlook is proper drainage on the roofs they replace. Here’s how to limit your liability.

The U.S. Department of Labor is ramping up efforts to emphasize workplace safety during the holiday season and providing resources through OSHA to prevent on-the-job tragedies, especially for workers in construction, warehousing, and delivery roles. 

J.J. Keller & Associates, Inc. introduces the 'Live Regulatory Update Service,' offering customized virtual presentations by subject matter experts in areas including FMCSA, DOT, OSHA, EPA, and more.

RC Legal Insights expert Trent Cotney provides simple steps roofing contractors can take when it comes to protecting their company.

RC's Legal guru, Trent Cotney, discusses the fine line roofing contractors often walk between 'assertive' and 'aggressive' regarding sales while ensuring ethics are not compromised.