As 2020 approaches, contractors who bid on government construction contracts should consult a construction attorney in Brentwood, TN, for assistance with maintaining compliance with Executive Order 13693. EO 13693 calls […]
An Overview of Executive Order 13693 Read Post »
In part one of this two-part series, the Knoxville construction attorneys at Cotney Construction Law discussed two important federal labor laws, the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and Davis-Bacon Act
Are You Familiar with These Federal Labor Laws? Part 2 Read Post »
The United States Department of Labor (DOL) is cracking down on contractors who fail to comply with labor laws related to minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor standards.
Are You Familiar with These Federal Labor Laws? Part 1 Read Post »
Bankruptcy can be a like a brick wall separating contractors and suppliers from payments on the work and materials they faithfully provided. Fortunately, there is a way that payments can
How to Secure Payment When There Is Bankruptcy on a Construction Project Part 3 Read Post »
Bankruptcy on a construction project is never an isolated incident. It is an unfortunate turn of events that can impact the lives of everyone attached to a project. In this
How to Secure Payment When There Is Bankruptcy on a Construction Project Part 2 Read Post »
Bankruptcy is an unfortunate reality of a construction industry that is so heavily influenced by the fluctuating national economy. Sooner or later, a contractor may very well be faced with
How to Secure Payment When There Is Bankruptcy on a Construction Project Part 1 Read Post »
Determining who shoulders the burden of payment on a construction project can be tricky when clauses and provisions can shift responsibility from one party to another. When a subcontractor is
“Pay When Paid” Clauses in Colorado Read Post »
Transportation systems are crucial for our economy and the general well-being of our society. Unfortunately, our infrastructure is aging and deteriorating. In fact, according to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA),
Defects in Steel-Reinforced Concrete Bridges Read Post »
For the first time since 2004, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that would change the current salary threshold to receive overtime. Currently, employees
Proposed New Overtime Salary Threshold Read Post »
If you own a construction business or manage a jobsite, safety and health should always be top of mind. If you fail to properly monitor your workplace, accidents will occur
4 Safety Questions Every Contractor Should Be Prepared to Answer Read Post »
