Legal Corner
Creating Company Policies for Telework
By Cotney Construction Law. When COVID-19 emerged as a new virus, workplaces realized they would need to shift their business to remote work. Although some businesses may have returned to their normal office routine, many realized that working from home is a feasible option. Some companies have even announced an option for ...
Are You Protecting Your Lien Rights?
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Understand the common mistakes contractors make regarding lien rights and how to avoid them. Construction lien laws protect contractors and their right to payment. However, mistakes can be made that revoke a contractor’s lien rights. These mistakes are easily preventable with the guidance of an experienced ...
COVID-19: Liability Waivers and the Protection of Employees
By Cotney Construction Law, LLP. As states and businesses begin the process of reopening from the coronavirus stay-at-home orders, employers and their employees face a new category of risk and liability. What steps can you take to protect your company and what responsibilities do you owe your employees? While it may be ...
Anti-Competition Claims and the Roofing Industry
By Trent Cotney, Cotney Construction Law. Navigating anti-trust and restraint of trade regulations can be difficult for contractors and organizations. Most associations or groups have some form of an anti-trust policy which is recited or referenced at the beginning of meetings. Rarely do issues surface like price fixing which implicate ...
Keep Cash Flowing with Unlimited Collection Services from Cotney Construction Law
Now more than ever, cash flow is key to success. When the COVID-19 pandemic arrived in the United States, there was a lot of uncertainty. Roofing business owners were forced to take a hard look at their cash flow and try to figure out how to optimize it to get through ...
Conducting Layoffs and Terminations During Economic Uncertainty
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Learn the do’s and don’ts of managing reductions in your workforce while maintaining strong company culture and reducing liability. The coronavirus pandemic has caused significant economic turmoil. Many companies are faced with reducing payroll, which is not an easy decision to make whether it’s being managed ...
What’s New with Immigration Laws?
By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. The EB-5 regulations have new changes that are already in effect. The “Final Rule” published by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on July 24, 2019, amends the regulations of the employment-based, fifth preference immigrant investor classification, EB-5. According to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services ...
OSHA’s Whistleblower Protections During the Covid-19 Crisis
By Ben Briggs & John Brock, Cotney Construction Law LLP. The onset of COVID-19 has employers throughout the construction industry adjusting workplace procedures to account for the virus’ threat to employee health. As with all workplace health-related matters, compliance with OSHA regulations is important for businesses operating during this COVID-19 pandemic. OSHA ...
eBook: What Every Contractor Needs to Know About Billable Hours
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Whenever the need for attorney services arises, the thought that pops into many heads is ‘how much is this going to cost me?” In this eBook, Cotney Construction Law spells out what contractors should expect from the new subscription model that is focused on contractors’ needs ...
COVID-19 Contractors Counsel
By Trent Cotney - Cotney Construction Law, LLP WSRCA General Counsel. Employers need to be aware of how government actions may affect their businesses. Disclaimer: Each state may have different laws. Please check each state for specific guidance. As COVID-19 continues to affect our daily lives, it is crucial for employers to ...
