During the project timeline, any goods that are purchased make up an inventory of materials and supplies that are later utilized to progress construction according to the design plan. Inventory
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Every state has unique requirements for contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers that want to enforce a mechanics’ lien against an owner who refuses to pay. Therefore, it’s vital that contractors
In part one of this two-part series, the Knoxville construction attorneys at Cotney Attorneys & Consultants discussed information for out-of-state contractors looking to perform work in Tennessee. We started by
Planning on taking your services to the Volunteer State? Before you break ground in Tennessee, it’s important to procure the proper licensing and certifications to complete your project in accordance
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
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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
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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
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