b'Illinois Division ofProfessional Regulations UpdateLaurie Moore , Kreiling Roofing CompanyIllinois Roofing Advisory BoardMRCA Board of DirectorsT he Illinois Roofing Industry Licensingexposes consumers to unknown liabilities, such as Act, 225 ILCS 335 (Act), requires that alllawsuits. roofing contractors maintain a licensePursuant to the Act, the Department and with the Department of Financial and ProfessionalBoard seeks to safeguard the business of roofing Regulation (Department). Additionally, allconstruction, reconstruction, alteration, roofing subcontractors must be licensed, evenmaintenance and repair for Illinois consumers. those working under a licensed roofing contractor.All instances of unlicensed practice should be The Roofing Advisory Board (Board) for thereported as complaints to the Departments Department strongly encourages that all licensedComplaint Intake Unit at www.idfpr.com or (312) roofing contractors ensure that all roofing814-6910.subcontractors maintain proper licensure. You can check whether a person or entity is licensed via the Departments License Lookup at www. CUSTOM TAILORED idfpr.com.However, employees of a licensed roofingLEgAL SOLUTIOnS contractor are not required to maintain a separate license. In considering whether afor Your Businessperson is an employee, the Department may consider the following: (1) whether the personIn some areas of the law, off the receives direction and guidance from the licensedrack wont do! Let our experienced roofing contractor; (2) whether the personattorneys provide you with effective receives a payroll check in which the requiredlegal solutions. taxes are withheld; (3) whether the persons OSHAwage is reported for the purposes of insurance Workers Comp Defensecoverage; (4) whether the person is covered Labor & Employment Lawunder the licensed roofing contractors workers Construction Lawcompensation; and (5) whether the person was paid a lump sum or cash. This list not inclusiveWE ARE A PERfEct fit, and other relevant factors may be considered.No MAttER thE SizE Gary W. AumanThe Department and Board disciplines licensed roofing contractors who improperly hire unlicensed roofing subcontractors in an attempt to save money on the wage, the tax and the insurance coverage. Such instances cause concern as unlicensed practice is improper under the Act. Additionally, unlicensed practicewww.dmfdayton.com(937) 223-6003Dunlevey Ad_Auman_mica.indd 1 2/19/14 2:57:56 PM10 www.mrca.orgMidwest Roofer'