Legal - Articles - Page 15 | Roofing Contractor

Legislation

NRCA Joins Associations in Supporting Repeal of Corporate Transparency Act

Nearly 100 trade associations file joint letter calling the CTA an 'unnecessary reporting regime'

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro

May 16, 2024

The NRCA is supporting the Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act to repeal the Corporate Transparency Act in its entirety.

Legal Insights

VIDEO: How the FTC’s Noncompete Ban Affects Your Roofing Business

Employers still have certain covenants they can enforce if ban takes effect

Chris Gray

April 25, 2024

No Comments

Is the FTC’s noncompete ban a big win for workers and employers or a disaster waiting to happen? RC’s Legal expert explains the ruling’s impact.

Industry News

FTC Bans Noncompete Agreements for Most Workers

Ban set to go into effect in 120 days, affecting an estimated 30 million workers currently bound by agreements

Trent Cotney

April 24, 2024

No Comments

The Federal Trade Commission narrowly passed a new rule that will ban noncompete agreements, including in industries like manufacturing, construction and technology.

Legally Speaking

Florida Aims to Standardize Construction Lien Waivers

A new bill fast-tracked by lawmakers could broadly impact how Florida roofing contractors get paid

Travis McConnell

April 12, 2024

No Comments

A new bill fast-tracked by lawmakers could broadly impact how Florida roofing contractors get paid.

Legal Insights

VIDEO: Understanding OSHA’s New Worker Walk Around Rule

Trent Cotney breaks down OSHA’s new rule clarifying employee rights to authorize a representative during OSHA inspections.

Roofing Contractor Staff

April 10, 2024

No Comments

In this brief video, RC Legal Insights expert Trent Cotney breaks down new rules facing roofing contractors when it comes to worker rights and OSHA inspections.

Legal experts and roofing contractors alike are concerned that HF 4444 in Minnesota could change how contractors do business forever.

Legal Insights

VIDEO: Minn. Legislation Changing Subcontractor Classification

Contractors should keep tabs on a set of bills that could be implemented as soon as May 20 that affect subcontracting

Chris Gray

March 28, 2024

No Comments

If passed, legislation in Minnesota could have major implications for roofing contractors who rely on subcontractors to do business.

OSHA Citations

NY Contractor Accepts $687K Fine After ‘Vigorous Litigation’

'Serial' violator ALJ Home Improvement exposed workers to falls at New Jersey site in 2022

Chris Gray

March 27, 2024

No Comments

The Department of Labor employed “vigorous litigation” against what it's calling a "serial violator," convincing the contractor to withdraw its contest notice on March 1.