Articles Tagged with ''legislation''

Legal and marketing experts share tips on how roofers can stay compliant and thrive under new rules involving the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.

A federal judge strikes down the Corporate Transparency Act, but roofing contractors should still pay attention, says legal expert Trent Cotney.

Owner preferences, new legislation and emerging technologies all need to be on a roofer's radar this year.

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.