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More Funds and More Inspectors for OSHA
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Expect OSHA investigations and enforcement to increase with their additional funding and field inspectors. “Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta testified before a subcommittee of the U.S. House of Representatives on behalf of President Trump and the Department of Labor,” according to Cotney Construction Law. He also submitted ...
Cotney Construction Law Sponsors RCS Giving Back Page
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. New section on RoofersCoffeeShop® highlights companies committed to giving back to help their communities. The roofing industry sure has a big heart. Those of us lucky enough to work in the roofing industry know it. We’ve formed lifelong relationships with other roofing professionals from across the ...
Dallas, Texas is the Place to be February 4-6
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. The International Roofing Expo® will be filled with special events, competitions, opportunities to learn new skills, and the first ever female keynote speaker. Make sure you’re in Dallas, Texas on February 4-6, 2020 for the International Roofing Expo (IRE). Sponsored by the National Roofing Contractors Association ...
Top Stories of 2019 on RCS
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Here’s what was trending last year on RoofersCoffeeShop®. Each January we like to look back on 2019 to see what the most popular topics were on the Coffee Shop over the last year. Articles on products, giving back, technology adoption, overcoming challenges and stories featuring contractors ...
Understanding Cardinal Changes in Construction
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Learn how to stay protected if a cardinal change occurs on your next job site. It’s common for construction projects to encounter delays and changes from the initial plan, such as a timeline adjustment due to weather conditions. However, some owners request alterations that are ...
What are Social Security No Match Letters?
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Learn more about the return of the No Match letters and what it means for you and your business. This March the Social Security Administration (SSA) began mailing letters to employees with names and/or social security numbers that didn’t match the records of the SSA. Known ...
Cotney Construction Law to Speak at the International Roofing Expo
By Heidi J. Ellsworth, RCS Partner. Cotney lawyers speak on diversity and immigration during the 2020 IRE. Attending the International Roofing Expo in February is a must for roofing professionals. It is the time to meet up with manufacturers, distributors, technology companies and much more. In fact, one of the ...
Department of Labor Targets Construction Industry
By Lauren White. RCS Reporter. How to prepare your business for an investigation. Recently, companies in the construction industry, both small and large, have been targeted by the United States Department of Labor (DOL). Investigations are taking place in an attempt to diminish labor employment infractions. How is an Investigation ...
Don’t Miss the 37th CRCA Tradeshow and Seminars
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. January 15 through 17, 2020, attend seminars, meet with over 150 manufacturers and suppliers, and learn about the latest in roofing and waterproofing products and technologies. Save the date for January 15-17, 2020! The Chicago Roofing Contractors Association (CRCA) will be hosting the 37th annual ...
Three Defenses Against an OSHA Violation
By Cotney Construction Law. What you need to know to defend yourself against an OSHA citation. Employers have the right to contest OSHA citations. When employers take all necessary steps to protect workers, then workers are more likely to be responsible for preventable acts. Below are some steps employers can take ...
