Workers who are independent contractors, meaning they are in business for themselves rather than economically dependent on an employer, do not have to be paid according to the requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act. To determine whether the worker is an independent contractor or an employee, factors to consider include: 1) The extent to which

Acoustical ceiling tiles are a type of covering that is added to the ceiling of a room or rooms. They typically serve the purpose of soundproofing the room in which the tiles are installed. Typically, acoustic ceiling tiles are made of a different material than standard wall or floor covering tiles. This is because the acoustical tiles need to abso

Before lumber companies began selling OSB, the standard choice for sheathing a roof with a 24-inch rafter spacing was 1/2-inch CDX plywood - the letters CDX indicate that it is construction-grade material intended for exterior applications.