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Trent Cotney - RCS Influencer
Subcontractors No More? NLRB Reverts to Stricter Employee Classification Rules
By Trent Cotney. Here is everything you need to know about the changes to the Employee Classification Rules. If you use subcontractors, a recent ruling from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) could significantly impact your operations. This ruling will allow more workers to organize and join unions, and it will ...
Top 20 Insights From Our 2022 RoofersCoffeeShop® Influencers
By Evelyn Witterholt. Our 2022 influencers gave us a lot of insight into roofing industry trends and helpful business advice. Each year, we here at RoofersCoffeeShop® (RCS) name a number of roofing professionals to be our RCS Influencers. These influencers come from all sectors of this industry, from contracting to ...
Using Warehouses to Store Excess Materials
RCS Influencer Trent Cotney says that he has noticed a trend of smaller contractors needing to store excess materials, and what that means for their monthly rates. Editor’s note: The following consists of a conversation between RCS Multimedia Producer Megan Ellsworth and Partner of Adams and Reese, Trent Cotney. You can ...
Buying or Selling; Find Out How You Can Benefit From Acquisitions
By Yvette Cruz. Two roofing industry professionals discuss their experiences with mergers and acquisitions. Owning your own roofing business is no small feat. It’s become your pride and joy, a representation of your integrity and perseverance. So why is it important to understand acquisitions and mergers? If someone is ...
Florida Immigration Bill Set to Become Law
By Trent Cotney. Here is everything you need to know about Florida's Senate Bill 1718, the Immigration Bill. In February 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis proposed legislation that would suppress illegal immigration in the state of Florida. In April, the Florida Senate passed the resulting bill (SB 1718), and on May 2, ...
Preparing for an I-9 Audit
By Trent Cotney. Here are the steps you need to know in order to prepare for an I-9 audit. Hiring new workers is a critical task. And as an employer, you are likely aware you must follow many legal steps. One of those steps is completing an I-9 form. This requirement was ...
Top March Stories: The 2023 International Roofing Expo, Safety Programs and Roofing Alliance’s Student Competition
By Evelyn Witterholt. Here are the articles that have been trending on MetalCoffeeShop™ (MCS) this past month. Looking back at our most-read articles from March, it’s clear that everyone in the roofing and metal construction industry was thinking about the 2023 International Roofing Expo (IRE). Over half of our top ...
Roofing Legal Expert Shares Thoughts on Industry Trends
By Evelyn Witterholt. In a recent podcast with Trent Cotney, we got the inside scoop on what is trending in the roofing industry. The roofing industry is an ever-changing one, and with new trends popping up every day, it’s hard to keep track of what could be important to your ...
Coffee Conversations - Who's Buying Roofing Companies? - PODCAST TRANSCRIPTION
Editor's note: The following is the transcript of an live interview with Trent Cotney and Ken Kelly from Adams and ReeceLLP. You can read the interview below, listen to the podcast or watch the webinar. Heidi J. Ellsworth: Good morning everyone. Welcome to Coffee Conversations. My name is Heidi Ellsworth. We ...
Providing a Path for Latino Roofing Industry Members
RCS Influencer Trent Cotney says that it's important for companies to provide a path for Latino workers beyond just labor. Editor’s note: The following consists of a conversation between RCS Multimedia Producer Megan Ellsworth and Trent Cotney. You can listen to the podcast or read the transcript below. Megan Ellsworth: Hello ...
