The restoration industry lacks an industry-specific labor code, but OSHA’s Top 10 violations offer clear insights into the safety gaps restorers face every day. Here’s what each violation means for your teams and how you can use this data to improve compliance, reduce injuries, and protect your business.
The Restoration Industry Association (RIA) has formally requested the creation of a six-digit NAICS code—624231: Emergency Restoration Services, to better classify and support restoration professionals' essential, time-sensitive work. This significant step aims to improve safety, data accuracy, and disaster response efficiency within the industry.
The California Debt Collection Licensing Act (“DCLA” SB 908) takes effect on January 1, 2022. Here, Ed Cross, 'The Restoration Lawyer,' explains what this means for restoration contractors.
In addition to a recently released position paper, there is a lot of work being done on the hot topic of Assignment of Benefits, and unique training opportunities available through the new AGA Academy.
It took five years and three bill designations, but history has finally been made in Georgia with the passage of Georgia Act 566. The first bill (HB 149) died in committee, the second (SB 153) was vetoed on the last day, but HB 417 survived.