One of the most concerning, wide-ranging consequences of worker misclassification is the loss of tax revenue. Employers who categorize their workers as independent contractors are not required to deduct taxes and Social Security contributions from their paychecks. Therefore, misclassification leads to income underreporting on tax filings, resulting in significant losses in tax revenue at both state and federal levels.
The United States is currently experiencing a busy storm season and roofers need to be prepared for the increased workload while complying with state and city regulations, according to RC’s Legal Insights expert, attorney Trent Cotney.
The Federal Trade Commission narrowly passed a new rule that will ban noncompete agreements, including in industries like manufacturing, construction and technology.
Don't let an OSHA inspection turn into a nightmare. Learn your rights and how to be prepared with expert tips from this episode featuring Trent Cotney, partner at Adams and Reese.
Whether it's for scaling up business or supplementing labor needs, subcontracting plays a critical role in the roofing industry. Learn more about how it's changed in the past year with Trent Cotney, partner at Adams and Reese.
Roofing contractors nationwide shared their insights on sales, new technology, workforce and other industry challenges in our exclusive survey. Our experts break down the data on the industry’s biggest stage.