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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 ...
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 ...
Will This New Texas Law Put Construction Workers at Risk?
By Trent Cotney, Adams and Reese, LLC. With heat waves sweeping the nation, this new law may eliminate regulations put in place to keep outdoor laborers safe. Learn more about the potential impacts and what to expect in the future. With rising temperatures across the nation, cities everywhere are facing ...
Safety, Cyber Threats and Lawsuits in the Roofing Industry
By Adam Cabrera. Proper training, documentation and communication are key to risk mitigation. In a recent episode of Roofing Road Trips, David Toney of Adams and Reese, a law firm known for construction law, shed light on common pitfalls faced by roofing contractors and the significance of being well-prepared to ...
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