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The distinction between an "employee" and an "independent contractor" can have critical implications.

I've heard it said that once a second employer arrives on site, with just one employee, the accident risk factor for everyone on site just went up by as much as 40 percent.

Is customer service a priority, or the last thing you think about?

It's Wednesday morning and we are in the midst of a major storm that is wreaking havoc all over the southland.

Poor flashing design is the most prominent factor in up to three quarters of all roof failures.

It's not always so easy to come up with a good story.

A clearly stated and published policy of required and prohibited employee activity will create a stable working environment for your employees and at the same time will provide protection for your business against claims of workplace ethics violations.

Examples abound of opportunities opening up thanks to formidable competitors.

After nearly 30 years of attending these shows, you would think they might be kind of ordinary, but I look forward to attending the 2005 International Roofing Expo (IRE) as if it were my first.

How powerless do you feel when you cannot read or understand what goes on around you?