Articles by Trent Cotney

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.

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.

Roofing companies need to keep these strategies and new legislative changes in mind when filing their 2022 taxes.

If you are a roofing contractor, Florida's new property insurance law reforms may heavily impact your business moving forward.

The U.S. Department of Labor issued new guidelines for categorizing independent contractors and employees per the Fair Labor Standards Act. 

Roofers looking to capitalize on the destruction caused by Hurricane Ian along the Florida Coast need to know licensing requirements.

Relief from inflation may be hard to come by for federal contractors, but there are measures they can take to mitigate cost increases.

Cotney Attorneys & Consultants CEO Trent Cotney provides insights into the top trends roofing contractors should keep in mind for 2022.

A common question from roofing contractors has been how to determine if they fall under OSHA's 100-employee ETS. Legal experts break down what you need to know.

Here's what contractors need to keep in mind to secure the materials they require following an unprecedented shipping crisis off the coast in California.