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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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Energy-Efficient Roof Replacements

The Keys to Energy Savings and Decarbonizing the Built Environment
Justin Koscher, president of the Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association (PIMA)
Justin Koscher
May 22, 2023
One Comment
Roof replacements on commercial buildings will become a valuable compliance option as building performance requirements and other new policies are adopted to achieve energy savings.
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The 2023 Young Guns featured in our February issue
Editor's Note

RC Young Guns 2023 – The Sequel

Our feature highlighting the current and future leaders of the roofing industry continues, and RC hopes to broaden the field.
Art Aisner, Editor in Chief of Roofing Contractor
Art Aisner
May 5, 2023
2 Comments
Our feature highlighting the current and future leaders of the roofing industry continues, and RC hopes to broaden the field.
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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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Passing an OSHA Inspection in 2023

Richard Alaniz
April 1, 2023
One Comment

Within days of taking office, the Biden administration directed OSHA to double the number of compliance safety and health officers and increase safety audits across the country. Roofers should expect unannounced OSHA audits to increase in the coming months. 


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Does your exit strategy make financial sense?

How Much Will It Cost to Sell My Roofing Company?

Joe Bazzano
Kevin Kennedy, Founder and CEO of Beacon Exit Planning
Kevin Kennedy
March 22, 2023
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How Polyiso Can Help Keep Your Commercial Space Warmer and Energy Bill Lower

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Rachael DeMeio
March 21, 2023
6 Comments

Easy to install and more energy efficient than comparable products, polyiso is better, cleaner and more cost-effective living through science. 


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Roofing Workplace Resolutions for 2023

A Workplace Resolution For 2023

Richard Alaniz
March 17, 2023
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With uncertainty clouding economic forecasting, employers need to get their priorities straight or face the consequences.
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Making Our Voices Heard

Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.
Jill Bloom
March 10, 2023
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RC Publisher Jill Bloom reflects on the impact NRCA CEO Reid Ribble has had on unifying the roofing industry.


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A collection of the roofing industry's young talent

In Good Hands

There’s a lot to be excited about for this year’s class of Roofing Contractor’s Young Guns not just today, but looking forward.
Art Aisner, Editor in Chief of Roofing Contractor
Art Aisner
February 3, 2023
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