As the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine continues in the U.S.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Labor announced the withdrawal — effective May 6 — of the “Independent Contractor Rule,” to maintain workers’ rights to the minimum wage and overtime compensation protections of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

TAMPA, Fla. — Cotney Attorneys & Consultants announced that their consulting group will now offer roofing estimating training for those in the roofing industry.

KISSIMMEE, Fla. — The Florida Roofing & Sheet Metal Contractors Association (FRSA) is ready to gather under “ONE ROOF” this summer.

HERNDON, Va. — Beacon announced the appointment of Jonathan S. Bennett as executive vice president and Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). Bennett will join Beacon in this newly created role on June 1, 2021 and be responsible for the company’s integrated go-to-market strategy comprising selling excellence, category management, marketing, pricing, and supply chain.

WADSWORTH, Ohio — SOPREMA® Inc. announced the donation of $5,000 to the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of Chamberlin Roofing and Waterproofing of Texas.

SAN FRANCISCO — GAF Energy is expanding the level of solar services available to their roofing partners. GAF Energy services allow the company’s local roofer partners to access solar specific expertise and staffing when installing a GAF Energy roof-integrated solar system.

BOLINGBROOK, Ill. — Mycocycle Inc., a leader in using mycoremediation to process toxins out of waste, announced today that it has been named a finalist in the Best World Changing Idea North America and On The Rise categories as part of the 2021 World Changing Ideas Awards.

ATLANTA — The Home Depot® today recognized the hundreds of high school seniors and college/postsecondary students entering the skilled trades by participating in SkillsUSA’s National Signing Day 2021 as the Southeast sponsor.