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16 Unlicensed Florida Contractors Arrested in ‘Operation Freelancer VIII’

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro

November 29, 2019

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office charged 16 unlicensed contractors with felony and misdemeanor counts after a three-day sting known as "Operation Freelancer VIII."

Employment Discrimination Laws: Myth vs. Fact

There’s a lot of confusion out there, but employers who make staffing decisions based on discriminatory reasons can still be held liable.

Marci Britt

November 18, 2019

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There's a lot of confusion out there, but employers who make staffing decisions based on discriminatory reasons can still be held liable.

What Contractors Should Know About Wage Theft Laws

Wage payment violations occur in workplaces of all sizes across all industries, and generally involve a number of employees since most violations are the result of an improper pay procedures.

Richard Alaniz

November 15, 2019

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There's a lot of confusion out there, but employers who make staffing decisions based on discriminatory reasons can still be held liable.

Arrested Roofer Serves as Warning for Residents: Hire Professional Roofing Contractors

Chris Gray

October 2, 2019

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A Conover, N.C. resident's tale of being burned by an unlicensed roofing contractor shows the importance of hiring the right people for the job.

Job Descriptions - An Essential Tool for Your Roofing Company

Mundane? Maybe, but laying out expectations shouldn't be ignored

Richard Alaniz

March 18, 2019

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There is no federal or state law, rule, or regulation that mandates job descriptions.

Roofing Manufacturers File Suit Over U.S.-Canada Lumber Clash

November 15, 2018

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A trade group has taken its beef with U.S. duties on Canadian cedar shakes and shingles to the next level and filed a lawsuit at the Court of International Trade.

Virginia Contractor Named in ACLU Discrimination Complaint

Andrew Dietderich

October 18, 2018

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A Falls Church, Va.-based roofing contractor has been named in a legal complaint filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission by the American Civil Liberties Union, three female job hunters and a large union.

Roofer Temporarily Banned from Doing Business in Kansas

October 1, 2018

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A Kansas roofer has been temporarily banned by court order from doing business in Kansas while a lawsuit alleging violations of consumer protection laws is pending, said Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt.

WSRCA Names Cotney Construction Law as Legal Advisors

August 31, 2018

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The Western States Roofing Contractors Association announced Tuesday that Cotney Construction Law has been named legal advisors to members of the organization.