The guidance below provides compliance‑oriented, rights‑focused measures aimed at reducing the likelihood of pretextual traffic stops and ensuring workers are prepared if U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers make […]
Reducing the Risk of ICE Stops for Construction Crews Read Post »
Now that Hurricane Milton has passed—and recovery from Hurricane Helene continues—Floridians are faced with cleaning up, repairing, and rebuilding. In some counties, businesses and houses were damaged or destroyed. Power
Practice Safety During Hurricane Recovery Read Post »
If you have ever been on worksites with more than one employer, you know they can be chaotic. General contractors, subcontractors, and other employers can all have workers on the
OSHA’s Multi-Employer Worksite Policy: Knowing the Basics Read Post »
If you are like many small businesses across the nation, you have spent the last several months learning about the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) requirements and how to comply with
District Court Judge Declares CTA Unconstitutional Read Post »
If you use subcontractors or 1099 salespeople, a new rule announced by the U.S. Department of Labor on January 9 could impact the way you do business. This final rule
New Independent Contractor Rule Affects Subcontractors Read Post »
The Fair Labor Standards Act implements the exemptions for minimum wage and overtime pay requirements for executive, administrative, professional, outside sales, and computer employees. Significant proposed revisions include increasing the
Department of Labor Salary Exemption Increases Read Post »
As you take on your next construction project, you may wonder about the need for an indemnity clause in the contract. Such a clause is a legally binding agreement between
What You Should Know About an Indemnity Clause Read Post »
If you’re a contractor, you know that construction defect lawsuits can be time-consuming and often frustrating. Those conditions can be compounded when a claim is filed many years after you
New Law Shortens Timeframe for Construction Defect Lawsuits Read Post »
The past few months have been challenging for many areas of Florida. Hurricane Ian brought devastating wind and flooding, resulting in destruction, displacement, and loss of life. If your business
4 Months Later — Hurricane Ian Recovery: Advice for Businesses Read Post »
Material substitutions have become increasingly more common as a result of material unavailability. However, there are a variety of things that contractors should do to protect themselves from potential liability
Legal Issues with Material Substitutions Read Post »
