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Latinos En Techado

Cómo contratar y pagar a los trabajadores sin números de seguro social

Navegar cómo incorporar legalmente a los trabajadores sin números de seguro social es un tema creciente mientras los contratistas de techado tratan de abordar la escasez de mano de obra en la industria.

James G. Aldrich

March 9, 2025

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En Estados Unidos, los empleadores pueden contratar jóvenes o trabajadores extranjeros sin un Número de Seguro Social (SSN). Hay reglas específicas para contratar y pagar a estos trabajadores.

Roofing Contractor Group Publisher Jill Bloom

Strength in Numbers

Why Roofing Day 2025 Matters More Than Ever

The roofing industry’s annual fly-in advocacy event April 8-9 takes on bigger meaning as change sweeps across Washington D.C.

Jill Bloom

March 7, 2025

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RC Publisher Jill Bloom shares the importance of why roofing professionals should advocate for the industry during the 2025 Roofing Day.

Employers will face increased worksite inspections as the Trump administration cracks down on migrants in the United States illegally

Illegal Migrant Crackdown

What Roofing Contractors Need to Know About Trump’s New Immigration Enforcement

The administration’s stepped-up policies leave little room for error in this new era of hyper enforcement

Bryan Gottlieb

March 6, 2025

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President Donald Trump’s broad-based immigration enforcement using multiple government agencies has scrutinized employers more; more worksite inspections, I-9 examinations, audits, targeted investigations, and severe penalties for non-compliance.

Workforce Development

Lowe's Foundation Invests $9 Million in Grants for Skilled Trades via Nonprofits

Funding expands foundation's roster of partners to 52 organizations, offering scalable training programs in dozens of states

Roofing Contractor Staff

February 28, 2025

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The Lowe’s Foundation awarded $9M in Gable Grants to 15 nonprofits, expanding skilled trades training in carpentry, HVAC, roofing, and more to address workforce shortages.

JobNimbus released its “Peak Performance 2025 Report.”

News Analysis

Roofing's Crystal Ball: New JobNimbus Report Predicts What's Next

The third report this month looking at trends for 2025 offers findings that roofing and exterior contractors can’t ignore

Bryan Gottlieb

February 21, 2025

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The JobNimbus' *Peak Performance 2025 Report* highlights roofing’s evolution, emphasizing tech adoption, workforce trends, marketing shifts, and financing as key growth drivers.

Roofing Talent America says its recruiting methods for the roofing industry make it a unique source for employment placement.

Workforce Recruitment

Roofing Talent America Declares ‘War on Talent Crisis’

Dallas recruiting firm seeks to differentiate itself in marketplace

Roofing Contractor Staff

February 13, 2025

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Roofing Talent America positions itself as a strategic partner, not just a recruiter, using specialized headhunting and rapid placements to help roofing firms build top-tier teams.

Digital app companies Frontdoor and BlueRecruit team up to boost enrollment in the skilled trades.

Skilled Trade Scholarships

Frontdoor Funds Scholarships for Skilled Trades

Collaborates with app maker BlueRecruit to drive enrollement

Roofing Contractor Staff

January 30, 2025

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Frontdoor and BlueRecruit launched a trade school scholarship to address the skilled labor gap, supporting students through funding, mentorship, and industry connections.

The National Hispanic Contractors Association has partnered with PlanHub.

Techos y Más

NAHICA y PlanHub se Asocian para Empoderar a las Empresas de Construcción Hispanas

La Asociación Nacional de Contratistas Hispanos se asocia con plataformas de gestión de proyectos de construcción

Personal del Roofing Contractor

January 13, 2025

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La Asociación Nacional de Contratistas Hispanos y PlanHub se han unido para empoderar a las empresas de construcción hispanas con tecnología, recursos, descuentos y oportunidades de crecimiento.

Toolbelt, a jobs platform, has partnered with SRS Distribution.

Distributor News

SRS Distribution Announces Partnership with ToolBelt

Roofing Contractor Staff

January 9, 2025

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SRS Distribution is partnering with ToolBelt, a skilled trades job platform, to connect verified contractors with jobs.

Roofing is employing about 75,000 migrants who are in the U.S. illegally, according to a case study.

Labor and Immigration

Reporting Finds Roofing Employs 75,000 Undocumented Workers

Construction information aggregator says 1.6 million working immigrants in the U.S. lack legal status

Bryan Gottlieb

January 9, 2025

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Reporting shows that undocumented workers make up 10% of U.S. construction labor, with 75,600 roofers among them, highlighting the industry's heavy reliance on migrant labor to fill critical job shortages.