Here at Cotney Attorneys & Consultants, we’ve been advising construction professionals to do everything they can to protect their businesses during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak. Among other recommendations, we’ve […]
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On March 18, 2020, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) was enacted into law to help alleviate the impact of COVID-19. Under the FFCRA, businesses with fewer than
As you well know, the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is having an incredible impact on construction, especially on small businesses within the industry. While larger construction companies are better equipped
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Effective on April 1, 2020, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) requires employers to provide their workforce with paid sick leave for several qualified reasons related to COVID-19. In
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As of 12:01am on April 3, 2020, residents of Florida have been issued a statewide, 30-day stay-at-home order for the state of Florida. Although many businesses will be closing their
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Below are some general best-practices when terminating an employee. Keep in mind, however, that most states have their own employee’s rights laws that may affect an employer’s ability to terminate
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Florida residents are being ordered to stay at home for the next 30 days. This order will go into effect on April 3, 2020 at 12:01am. Governor Ron DeSantis announced
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Occupational Health & Safety Magazine cites fall protection rescue as the most commonly overlooked aspect of fall protection, with even the most prepared and proactive companies minimizing the importance of
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Falls account for the largest number of injuries and fatalities in the construction industry and frequently involve breach of ladder regulations. In order to prevent fall-related injuries and fatalities and
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Many contractors elect to work in neighboring states as a foreign limited liability company (LLC) in order to stay competitive in the industry and pursue highly lucrative projects. In order
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