From heat safety rules to contractor classification, new regulations may alter workforce management, liability, and operating costs for roofing contractors.
The Department of Labor has released nearly 150 regulatory proposals, with several carrying major implications for roofing contractors. Topping the list are federal heat safety standards, workforce classification changes, and expanded employer liability—all of which could significantly affect day-to-day operations and long-term business planning.
Los contratistas de techado que dependen de E-Verify aún pueden enfrentar riesgos. Comentarios recientes del DHS indican que el sistema no es infalible, dejando a los empleadores la responsabilidad de verificar la elegibilidad de los trabajadores
Roofing contractors relying on E-Verify may still face risks. Recent DHS comments indicate the system isn’t foolproof, leaving employers responsible for verifying worker eligibility.
Construction attorney Trent Cotney outlines key tax benefits and workforce development provisions in a new federal bill, along with recent OSHA enforcement changes that offer significant relief and opportunities for contractors.
The roofing industry faces heightened uncertainty as the U.S. supercharges immigration enforcement with record ICE funding, potentially disrupting the workforce and project pipelines nationwide.
In this video, RC Legal Insights Expert Trent Cotney explores the impact of impending tariffs and how roofing contractors can prepare for other big changes ahead.
Home Depot will acquire GMS for $5.5B through its SRS Distribution unit, creating a 1,200-location network aimed at delivering faster service and expanded offerings to contractors.
With only two trade agreements finalized, the White House faces a July 8 tariff cliff that could send material costs and supply chains into another tailspin
With the July 8 tariff pause nearing expiration, the White House has secured just two trade deals, raising concerns about renewed tariffs, supply-chain disruptions and increased costs for roofing contractors and building suppliers.
Citizens Insurance, Florida’s last-resort insurer, returns claims checks to homeowners, setting up roofers and suppliers to potentially chase payments through disputes
Florida's Citizens Insurance has sidelined public adjusters named on claims checks, leaving roofers and suppliers there vulnerable to chasing payments.