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OSHA clarifies who may attend workplace inspections
Although the amendment preserves certain protections for employers, it is important to understand how employers can prepare for this new style of OSHA inspection. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently amended 29 CFR 1903.8(c) to clarify who may represent employees during workplace inspections. Because these amendments will go into ...
Don’t miss this roofing estimating workshop!
By Emma Peterson. Build the skills to set your projects up for success at this two-day event. Where will you be July 23-24, 2024? Save the date for Mastering Roofing Estimating, which is a two-day workshop led by expert John Kenney of Cotney Consulting Group that will help you level ...
Mississippi amends code for residential roof contractors. What changes do you need to know?
By Alec Taylor, Adams and Reese. Residential roof contractors need to be aware of final amendments to a Mississippi state code that governs the interaction between a residential roofing contractor and a homeowner when insurance proceeds pay for some or all of a roof repair. On May 8, Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves ...
FTC issues rule to ban non-competes; U.S. Chamber threatens lawsuit; What do employers need to know?
This article discusses the details of the rule and provides measures employers can take to protect their proprietary information and other business interests. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued the Non-Compete Clause Rule on Tuesday, calling for a comprehensive ban on non-compete agreements nationwide. The FTC concluded that non-competes are an ...
DOL announces Final Rule on overtime exemption salary thresholds
By Adams and Reese, LLP. Employers should proactively begin evaluating whether to reclassify workers as non-exempt and begin paying overtime or to increase salaries above the potential minimum. Under a Final Rule announced April 23, 2024, the salary threshold for "white collar" exemptions (executive, administrative and professional) will increase effective July 1, ...
OSHA, ethics and attorney-client privilege
By Trent Cotney, Adams and Reese LLP. OSHA citations are not to be taken lightly. Here's what you need to know and how to respond if your business has a violation. Every employer knows that OSHA inspections and citations can be serious business. This perception is especially accurate if hazards are discovered ...
A quick look at how Senate Bill 592 changes OSHA penalties
By Western States Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA). WRSCA has been keeping an eye on the 2023 senate votes and are here to advocate for roofing contractors in their area. The 82nd Oregon Legislative Assembly recently passed Senate Bill 592, which changes the civil penalties for violations of Oregon Safe ...
Weathering the storm: Navigating Florida's turbulent roofing insurance market
By Cotney Consulting Group. Here's what you need to know about the recent shifts in Florida's roofing insurance policies and how to navigate insurance nuances in the industry. The roofing insurance market in Florida changes with the weather: dynamic and unpredictable. The laws, economic problems and complex environment have made the situation ...
Easy Steps to Prevent Cybersecurity Threats
By Dani Sheehan. Better safe than sorry! Learn about potential cybersecurity attacks and what steps you can take to mitigate your company’s risk. In season five, episode 45 of Roofing Road Trips, Heidi J. Ellsworth sits down with Adams and Reese Counsel Roy Hadley to discuss the importance of cybersecurity ...
The Roofing Economy: Insights From a Legal Expert
By Adam Cabrera. When navigating an ever-changing industry keep an eye out for economic shifts and their legal consequences. If you follow roofing industry news, then you probably have a good idea of some of the economic trends we’ve been seeing over the past few years. But have you ever ...
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