In July of 2020, United States federal agency The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) published a study entitled “Health Risk Behavior Profile of Construction Workers, 33 States,
Are Construction Workers More Prone to Health Risk Behaviors? Read Post »
Cotney Construction Law is ranked #15 on the Law Firm 500 list achieving 406% growth. Tampa, FL, December 10, 2020 – The Law Firm 500 Awards Committee recently announced the
Operating a company, school, or other business interest during the COVID-19 pandemic can be risky. Leaders must make a special effort to follow all precautions to keep their employees and clients safe.
Protections That a COVID-19 Liability Shield Can Provide Read Post »
If you are a government contractor or supplier, you have likely heard of the Miller Act. You may have had to post a bond for a government project, or you may know someone who has filed
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Throughout the United States, businesswomen benefit from Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) certification. This certification allows qualified small businesses to participate in the WOSB Federal Contracting Program, which the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
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Following the U.S. election on November 3, 2020, ballot counts in the presidential and some senatorial races were very close. But when it came to legalizing drugs, voters sent a clear message. Arizona, Montana, and
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With the increasing number of COVID-19 cases throughout Washington state, roofing companies must prepare in advance for the possibility of a government-mandated shutdown, or at the very least, new restrictions on
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Indiana roofing contractors who believe one of their employees have been exposed to COVID-19 can legally request a COVID-19 test before the employee can return to work. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released new guidance on this issue recently. What began in March with
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Construction sites can be incredibly hectic, with multiple workers carrying on different but simultaneous tasks. If proper housekeeping is not routinely enforced and these groups don’t clean up after themselves,
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Every day, millions of employees in the construction industry are exposed to vibration at work as a result of machines, vehicles, and tools. However, this constant vibration exposure is more
Everything You Need to Know About Vibration Hazards On Your Jobsite Read Post »
