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Articles Tagged with ''legislation''

Legal News

I-9 COVID Flexibility Ends July 31

The expiration date will require roofing contractors to review and update their I-9 Employment Eligibility Confirmation forms.
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James G. Aldrich
June 19, 2023
One Comment

The flexibility allowed during the pandemic for reviewing I-9 employment forms is coming to an end. 


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Florida Insurance Roof Endorsements Aim to Curtail Non-Storm Claims

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
June 16, 2023
35 Comments

A new roof endorsement approved by Florida insurance officials may make it more difficult to file claims for repairing or replacing damaged roofs.


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Employment Law Dispatch

Contractor Forced to Pay More Than $360K in Damages and Back Wages

Does an employer have an obligation to pay for work “prep”?
Trent Cotney, Attorney at Law
Trent Cotney
June 12, 2023
One Comment

Labor law can be confusing and may lead a company into unintentional non-compliance. Work “prep” time, like training,  is technically considered "work" by the Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor.



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Nearly 250 Roofing Industry Professionals Hit D.C. for 'Roofing Day 2023'

Attendees spoke with one voice on workforce solutions, immigration and tax reforms
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
April 20, 2023
5 Comments

Roofing contractors weren’t bashful telling Congress which issues are crippling the industry and what they can do about it during Roofing Day 2023.


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Florida Legal Update

New Florida Law Targets 'Frivolous' Lawsuits

Roofing contractors need to know about changes to how lawsuits are filed and litigated in the Sunshine State.
Trent Cotney, Attorney at Law
Trent Cotney
April 10, 2023
One Comment

Time will tell if the law’s provisions actually reduce insurance rates or not. But it is probably safe to say that we will see fewer lawsuits.


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Expect Ohio Train Derailments to Drive Regulation

VIDEO: Expect Ohio Train Derailments to Drive Regulation

March 14, 2023
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If roofing contractors don’t think train derailments will have an impact on workplace safety regulations, they should think again, said Legal Insights expert Trent Cotney.


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Marijuana and Workplace Law in 2023

Richard Alaniz
February 1, 2023
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The rapid proliferation of state marijuana laws, especially the workplace protections provided by some, has made maintaining legally compliant drug policies a major task for most employers.


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What You Should Know About Florida’s New Property Insurance Law

Trent Cotney, Attorney at Law
Trent Cotney
January 3, 2023
7 Comments

If you are a roofing contractor, Florida's new property insurance law reforms may heavily impact your business moving forward.


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New Oklahoma Law Restricts Roofing Contractors from Waiving Deductibles

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
November 17, 2022
One Comment

Roofing contractors in Oklahoma are now prohibited from waiving insurance deductibles now that a new law has taken effect.


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DOL Unveils Updated Independent Contractor Rule

New guidelines will make it more difficult for companies to classify workers as contractors instead of employees
Trent Cotney, Attorney at Law
Trent Cotney
October 12, 2022
No Comments

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


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