Chasing Money
Thu, Feb 25, 2016
Trent Cotney, PA, FRSA LEGAL COUNSEL
At some point in your roofing careers, you will face the inevitable problem of a customer not paying you. Depending on the amount owed, it may warrant filing suit and ultimately obtaining a judgment against a cus... Read More
OSHA’S Record-Keeping and Reporting Requirements
Tue, Jan 26, 2016
Trent Cotney, PA
Most roofing contractors are familiar with OSHA’s record-keeping and reporting requirements. Recently, however, OSHA expanded the list of severe injuries and illnesses that employers must report. This is a good opportuni... Read More
Change Your Behaviors to Become a More Inspiring Leader
Fri, Dec 25, 2015
Rob-Jan de Jong, Behavioral Strategist and Author
Habits can be a trap for people in leadership positions – whether they are in business, politics or another field.
As leaders, you should provide a compelling vision that inspires those around... Read More
New Hire Information You Need to Know
Fri, Dec 25, 2015
Lisa Pate, FRSA Executive Director
Finding good employees is a difficult enough task; making sure that you create, file and submit all of the necessary documents required as an employer, both at the Federal and State level, shouldn’t be. Knowi... Read More
Radical Idea: Fire Some of Your Customers
Fri, Dec 25, 2015
Lee Rust, Florida Corporate Finance
Most company executives and managers spend a significant amount of time attempting to increase their customer base and sell more stuff to more people. They never think that some of those customers, including some ... Read More
Witness Statements and OSHA Inspections
Fri, Dec 25, 2015
Trent Cotney PA ◆ FRSA Legal Counsel
Last month’s article discussed OSHA witness interviews and statements. As discussed, OSHA relies heavily upon witness statements during inspections to issue citations. Unlike a criminal investigation, emplo... Read More
How to Beat Claims for Driveway Cracks
Thu, Nov 26, 2015
Trent Cotney, P.A.
As many of you may have experienced, owners have become more legally-sophisticated and are using a variety of excuses to avoid payment. One of the most common excuses involves the claim that either the roofer or the roofing suppli... Read More
