Employment Law 101

Employment Law 101

From RoofersCoffeeShop by RoofersCoffeeShop

April 28, 2026 · 25 min

About this episode

This episode breaks down the complexities of employment law in roofing, providing actionable insights for contractors.

In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, host Karen Edwards is joined by Benjamin Briggs of Adams and Reese to break down the complexities of employment law in roofing. They explore why worker classification is under increased scrutiny, how contractors can structure crews to stay compliant and where overtime and travel tracking often go wrong. Benjamin also shares additional insights contractors should know to reduce risk and operate more confidently in today's regulatory environment. This episode provides clear, actionable insights on employment law so contractors can avoid costly mistakes and focus on growing their businesses. Learn more at RoofersCoffeeShop.com! https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/ Are you a contractor looking for resources? Become an R-Club Member today! https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/rcs-club-sign-up Sign up for the Week in Roofing! https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/sign-up Learn more about Adams and Reese here! (CUSTOMER DIRECTORY LINK) Follow Us! https://www.facebook.com/rooferscoffeeshop/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/rooferscoffeeshop-com https://x.com/RoofCoffeeShop https://www.instagram.com/rooferscoffeeshop/…

People in this episode

Host: Karen Edwards

Guest: Benjamin Briggs

Topics covered

  • employment law
  • roofing industry
  • worker classification
  • contractor compliance
  • overtime tracking

Keywords

  • employment law
  • roofing
  • contractors
  • worker classification
  • overtime
  • regulatory compliance

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Adams and Reese, RoofersCoffeeShop

More episodes of RoofersCoffeeShop

Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the RoofersCoffeeShop podcast page.