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In the Midst of an Opioid Crisis, Employers Should Update Employee Manuals
By Cotney Construction Law. Many employers have a zero-tolerance policy directed at illegal drugs, but most do not have a prescription drug policy in place. Taking prescription drugs is not illegal, making it difficult for employers to institute policies that affect employees’ ability to medicate. Despite this difficulty, the country is currently ...
Understanding the Challenges of Selling Your Construction Business – Part 3
By Cotney Construction Law. When you decide to hang up your hard hat, you want to maximize the value of your business through the sale. If you have decided that it’s finally time to hang up your hard hat, then you may want to maximize the value of your company through the ...
Tips for Training Adult Workers
By Cotney Construction Law. The construction industry is aging, and although contractors are actively seeking ways to attract young, skilled workers to the project site, these efforts have been largely unfruitful to this point. The workforce in the construction industry is aging, despite contractors efforts to actively seek out ways to attract ...
3 Common Causes of Construction Lawsuits
By Cotney Construction Law. Lawsuits are common in the construction industry, so it’s just as important for contractors to prepare themselves for any potential litigation that could be brought against them as it is for them to arm themselves with the tools to pursue litigation if necessary. Given how common lawsuits are ...
9 OSHA Safety And Health Regulations for the Construction Industry
By Cotney Construction Law. OSHA was enacted to provide on-the-job safety and health conditions for employees. The construction industry has specific conditions that are necessary for all construction industry employers to comply with. This article is a brief overview of regulations all construction employers must be aware of. Confined space standards (per 29 ...
OSHA Provides Much Needed Clarity on Post-Incident Drug Testing and Safety Incentive Programs
By WSRCA Legal Advisor, Cotney Construction Law. In 2016, OSHA published its final rule amending 29 C.F.R. § 1904.35 to add a provision prohibiting employers from retaliating against employees for reporting workplace injuries. Since then, employers within the roofing and construction industries have been hesitant to conduct post-accident drug testing for fear ...
Top 5 Blogs on RCS for February 2019 – Roofing as a Career & OSHA Top the List
By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor. Check out what’s trending on RoofersCoffeeShop® this past month. February’s top articles were so close to each other with the numbers of views, we might have to ask for a recount! So, we will just have to say that these were all winners! Our top story ...
Cotney Construction Law Welcomes Attorney Ric Asfar
Cotney Construction Law, LLP is delighted to announce that attorney Richard N. “Ric” Asfar has joined our firm as a partner. Asfar is an AV-rated civil litigator and appellate advocate with significant experience in high-value cases. He has represented individuals, government entities, and businesses of all sizes in a wide range ...
Understanding the Challenges of Selling Your Construction Business – Part 2.
By Cotney Construction Law. The vast majority of businesses that are listed for sale never actually sell. large majority of businesses that are listed for sale are never actually sold. While you may feel as though your business is worth a certain value, the simple truth is that it can be extraordinarily ...
Diversity in Roofing
By Heidi J. Ellsworth, RoofersCoffeeShop® Partner. NWIR and NRCA activities continue to spark passion and excitement in the Roofing Industry I had some amazing trips in 2018 that involved National Women in Roofing (NWIR) and National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) events. As many of you know, I am very proud to be ...
