Jury selection has begun for a trial involving a roofing contractor in Maine charged with the death of one of his workers.

According to allegations in the lawsuit filed by the building owner, failures by the management of Rhino Linings Corporation resulted in the building experiencing more than 200 leaks.

A federal judge agreed that a portion of Florida's new property insurance law violates the First Amendment rights of roofing companies.

Although the COVID-19 pandemic has overshadowed many things, a failure to make needed policy revisions could have serious consequences down the road.

The roofing contractors is accused of taking money from homeowners after having them sign contracts but failing to show up and do the work.

With the pandemic causing added stress and anxiety, employers must show empathy and make available support and resources for employees suffering from mental health issues.

The bill will make it so insurers use a “roof surface reimbursement schedule” to sell policies that provide reduced payments for roofs that are 10 years and older.

COVID-19 cases continue to rise following record numbers of new cases reported over the past few months in California, Florida, Texas, and several other states. This recent dramatic increase in cases has caused a sluggish reopening of the economy in many parts of the country. 

The National Association of Manufacturers says it is fighting against "haphazard rules" on H-1B visas that could affect hundreds of thousands of American-based workers.

Beyond acting reasonably to keep workers and consumers safe, companies can protect themselves though contractual measures.