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Articles Tagged with ''legislation''

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Legally Speaking

Florida Aims to Standardize Construction Lien Waivers

A new bill fast-tracked by lawmakers could broadly impact how Florida roofing contractors get paid
Travis McConnell
April 12, 2024
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A new bill fast-tracked by lawmakers could broadly impact how Florida roofing contractors get paid.
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Marketing and Legal

VIDEO: How the FCC’s Consent Ruling Will Impact Your Roofing Business

New rules clarifying the Telephone Consumer Protection Act affects how roofing contractors can market themselves
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
March 18, 2024
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Legal and marketing experts share tips on how roofers can stay compliant and thrive under new rules involving the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.


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Legal Insights

VIDEO: Federal Judge Rules Corporate Transparency Act Unconstitutional

Legal expert advises roofing contractors to stay informed amidst legal battle
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
March 7, 2024
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A federal judge strikes down the Corporate Transparency Act, but roofing contractors should still pay attention, says legal expert Trent Cotney.


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Trent Cotney
2024 State of the Industry Report

Roofing Trends in 2024

Trent Cotney, Attorney at Law
Trent Cotney
February 7, 2024
3 Comments

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


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VIDEO: Independent Contractor Ruling Update
Legal Insights

VIDEO: Independent Contractor Ruling Update

RC Legal Insights expert Trent Cotney discusses the latest on how independent contractors will be classified in 2024.
Art Aisner, Editor in Chief of Roofing Contractor
Art Aisner
January 29, 2024
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In this brief video, RC Legal Insights expert Trent Cotney talks about preparing a roofing company for the latest changes in the independent contractor classification.
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Legal News

New Independent Contractor Rule Impacts Roofers in March

Roofing contractors that use subcontractors will have to classify workers beginning March 11, 2024.
Trent Cotney, Attorney at Law
Trent Cotney
January 25, 2024
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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.


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Federal Workforce Rule Change

Labor Dept. Revises Worker Classification on Employees vs. Independent Contractors

Rescinds 2021 independent contractor rule; replaces it with analysis consistent with case law
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
January 19, 2024
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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.


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Canadian Legislation
Canada: Legislative News

New Federal ‘Prompt Payment’ Legislation Aims to Get Construction Workers Paid Faster

Canadian government official announces new legislation took effect Dec. 9; addresses construction worker complaints of slow remittance
Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor Staff
December 13, 2023
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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. 


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Champlain Towers South in Surfside, Fla., collapsed after 1 a.m. in June 2021, killing 98.
State Insurance News

Proposed Fla. Legislation Aims to Bring Insurance Premiums to Heel for Multi-Unit Condos

Twin bills in Tallahassee would reduce costs by allowing for depreciated or cash-value roof coverage
Bryan Gottlieb
Bryan Gottlieb
December 12, 2023
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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. 


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Rooftop Drainage and Design
Legal Insights

Video: Rooftop Drainage and Design

Art Aisner, Editor in Chief of Roofing Contractor
Art Aisner
December 4, 2023
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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.


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