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Join us Online for NRCA's 2021 Virtual Legal Conference
CEOs, owners, COOs, human resources professionals, safety directors, training directors, on-staff legal counsel, office managers and project managers are encouraged to attend Decks to Dockets. Out of an abundance of caution for the welfare of our attendees and surge in Covid-19 cases across the country, NRCA’s premier legal conference, Roofing ...
Failure to Abate
When an employer receives a citation, it must be abated, or corrected, usually within 20 days of a settlement. Most contractors dread OSHA inspections, fearing the discovery of violations that often result in citations and fines. There is good reason for such anxiety. For even the most careful and safety-conscious contractors, ...
The Legacy of Joseph Woodrow Hatchett
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. Celebrating the achievements of first Black Supreme Court appointee. Joseph Woodrow Hatchett passed away on April 30, 2021 at age 88. He was the first Black person appointed to the Supreme Court since reconstruction, serving from 1975-1979. Hatchett was also the first Black person ...
What’s HOT in Roofing, Coffee Conversations LIVE From IRE - Day 1 - PODCAST TRANSCRIPTION
Editor's note: The following is the transcript of an live interview from Coffee Conversations LIVE at IRE 2021. You can read the interview below or listen to the podcast here. Seth Pietsch: Thank you, Heidi, for having us. Seth Pietsch with Integrity Insurance and Bonding, and we are also one of ...
Legal Considerations for U.S. Contractors in Afghanistan
By Trent Cotney, Cotney Attorneys & Consultants. U.S. government contractors with operations in Afghanistan are advised to keep an eye on the ever-changing events and adapt as necessary. As the world watched the recent collapse of the Afghan government and how quickly the Taliban took control, concerns about human life and civil ...
Employees or Independent Contractors? Why You Should Reassess Your Subs
By Gary Thill, International Roofing Expo (IRE). Misclassifying employees as independent contractors when they are legally your employees comes with serious penalties to your company. There is a lot of confusion regarding whether or not part-time or temporary workers should be classified as employees or independent contractors, but this ...
Ben Briggs - Cotney Around the Globe
By Colin Sheehan, RCS Reporter. Everything you need to know about employment law and predictions for future changes within the legal side of construction. On Season 3, Episode 34 of Roofing Road Trips, Heidi J. Ellsworth chats with Ben Briggs of Cotney Attorneys & Consultants about changes in employment law. ...
Cotney Attorneys & Consultants Named to Inc. 5000
Cotney Attorneys & Consultants is pleased to announce that the firm has been named to the 2021 edition of the Inc. 5000 list. The ranking recognizes the fastest-growing small private companies in the United States from 2017 – 2020. The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within ...
The Benefits of Biosolar Roofs
By Trent Cotney, Cotney Attorneys & Consultants. Biosolar roofs combine the habitat-producing and water-absorbing advantages of green roofs with the energy-creating capacity of solar panels. You have likely heard about green roofs and how they can regulate the temperature of a building. And you have no doubt heard about solar roofs and ...
Partnering With Your Suppliers is Good Business
RCS Influencer Trent Cotney advises that distributors can help contractors through the materials crisis. Distributors are critical for your success as a contractor, but they are more than just a phone number you call when you need a shipment. These professionals understand the supply chain and the current issues and ...
