In this six-part series, the St. Petersburg construction lawyers at Cotney Attorneys & Consultants are providing insight into the qualities (good or bad) of subcontractors. In the first and second
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As a general contractor, you have to perform quality work, meet deadlines, and rely on the right people to get the job done effectively and efficiently. In this six-part series,
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If you are a general contractor, you know that you are only as good as the people you hire to help you complete the work. Unfortunately, like any industry, there
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Workers’ compensation is a complex topic, and even the most adept construction professionals and business owners can find themselves in tough situations. Perhaps when you were first setting up your
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Proudly Serving Employers Because wage and hour issues and various avenues of employment law are quite dense, it’s important to seek an attorney that understands wage and hour laws. Our
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In the past couple of years, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”) has been escalating worksite enforcement efforts, and this trend steadily continues. In 2017, former Acting Director of
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Contractors must be familiar with the approved methodology for reporting a severe injury or fatality to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Failure to report an incident could lead
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Contractors must be extremely diligent when managing project sites if they want to ensure that all workers are safe and accounted for; otherwise, they could be dealt a citation from
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Training programs are an integral part of maintaining the health and safety of your employees. Let’s face it, poorly trained workers are more likely to hurt themselves. This is especially
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) distributes OSHA cards to workers who have completed OSHA’s Outreach Training Program. This includes a 10-hour and a 30-hour safety course. Many contractors
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