Construction work often requires contractors to rely on specialized professionals to assist with their projects. Subcontractors, suppliers, and other vendors provide the materials, equipment, tools, and skills necessary to perform […]
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Whether deliberate or accidental, employers in the hospitality industry often violate wage and hour laws. This results in servers, bartenders, cooks, hostesses, and dishwashers being potentially owed additional compensation. To
The Hospitality Industry and Wage and Hour Laws Part 2 Read Post »
The hospitality industry experiences the most wage and hour violations of any industry. Every year, the Department of Labor (DOL) receives thousands of claims and attempts to recover millions of
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When you take part in a construction project in the State of Tennessee, a portion of the total contract price is typically withheld until the project has reached a certain
Examining the Penalties for Withholding Retainage in Tennessee Read Post »
On April 3, 2019, Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta testified before a subcommittee of the U.S. House of Representatives on behalf of President Trump and the Department of Labor. In addition
OSHA Enforcement Set to Increase Read Post »
As a contractor, you’re all too familiar with the additional stress imposed on you and your workforce by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Eventually, the looming presence of
Employer Responsibilities Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 Part 2 Read Post »
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is an agency within the United States Department of Labor (DOL) tasked with enforcing the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Act of 1970.
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If your construction company lacks the proper insurance coverage for your employees, the Florida Department of Financial Services may investigate your business, issue a stop-work order, and require you to
Did You Receive a Stop-Work Order in Florida? Read Post »
If you’re a contractor, architect, or builder and a licensing complaint is made against you with Tennessee’s Department of Commerce and Insurance, this can result in significant fines and even
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The laws regarding pre-lien notices for subcontractors in Tennessee are extremely confusing, but don’t fret; our Nashville construction law firm has been fighting for the industry for years to secure
Pre-Lien Notices in Tennessee for Subcontractors Read Post »
