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2021 World Economic Outlook For Construction Part 4
By John Kenney, COO of Cotney, Attorneys & Consultants; CEO of Cotney Consulting; CIO Cotney Capital Corporation Experts expect Latin America's economy to recover in 2021 after enduring its worst recession in recent history due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Still, there are risks ahead for the construction industry due to muted incomes, ...
The PRO Act and Construction: What Employers Should Know
By Colin Sheehan, RCS Reporter. Learn what changes could come about if this labor rights law passes through the Senate. On February 6 of last year, The House of Representatives passed the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act. With a majority Republican Senate, however, the bill didn’t make ...
Proactive Management of a Company’s HR Related Risks
By Corné Broodryk, Cotney - Attorneys & Consultants. All projects have various elements of labor legislation in some form or another to govern how the project will be managed. The general and national legislation is straightforward and simple to apply, and its effectiveness has generally been accepted. Where things may become interesting ...
Are You Prepared for OSHA? Part 3
By John Kenney, Cotney Consulting Group. Part 3: Post-inspection defense and resolution. If you have followed all safety protocols and OSHA guidelines, your inspection may have gone very well. However, if the CSHO has noted violations and it seems that a citation may be issued, there are actions you can take. During the ...
Cotney Capital Corporation Formed to Accelerate Growth in the Construction Industry
Cotney Capital offers investment options for growing companies and a revolutionary incubator program. The Cotney Capital Corporation, a private equity and venture capital company designed to accelerate growth in the roofing and construction industries, is pleased to announce its launch. In addition to offering investment options for growing companies, Cotney Capital ...
How President Biden's Minimum Wage Requirement Will Affect Construction
By John Kenney, Cotney Attorneys & Consultants. An increased minimum wage of $15 for all federal employees will impact both companies and workers. Newly installed President Joe Biden is moving quickly to increase the minimum wage to $15 for all federal employees, including those working on construction projects. This is likely to ...
Changes for Employers Under the Biden Administration
By Cotney - Attorneys & Consultants. After being inaugurated on January 20, President Biden wasted no time signing executive orders and rolling out other plans for change. Although many actions will need to shake out over the coming months, it seems clear that he intends to make modifications in the workplace. Below ...
New Year’s Legal Resolutions
By Cotney Construction Law. Did you make personal resolutions for 2021? What about resolutions for your business? It is a new year, and you likely entered 2021 with a host of resolutions for your personal life. But what about resolutions for your business? Just as you should take stock of yourself, you ...
The Rippling Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the South African Economy
By Corné Broodryk, Cotney Construction Law. South Africa’s Economy has been impacted greatly by the COVID-19 Pandemic. With no end in sight and research that shows that the vaccines may have lower than expected efficacy against a new strain of the coronavirus coming from South Africa, the outbreak will have long lasting ...
Understanding the Miller Act
By Lauren White, RCS Assistant Editor. Learn why the act was created, who it does and does not protect and other details that may surprise you. Government contractors or suppliers may have heard of, or are familiar with, the Miller Act. Whether their experience was posting a bond for a government ...
