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 »
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 »
Your construction business can find itself in hot water when a stop-work order is issued. Although there may be enough leeway to immediately correct the issue or at least accelerate
4 Ways You Can Avoid a Stop-Work Order in Florida Part 2 Read Post »
If any Florida-based business employs at least four employees, workers’ compensation coverage is required by law; however, the requirements are even stricter for construction businesses. In fact, contractors are required
4 Ways You Can Avoid a Stop-Work Order in Florida Part 1 Read Post »
Contractors and subcontractors who work on publicly funded projects must be cognizant of the wage equality laws established in the Davis-Bacon Act. As the flagship piece of prevailing wage legislation
Everything You Need to Know About the Davis-Bacon Act Read Post »
In this three-part article, we are discussing several reasons why contractors should partner with a Sarasota construction attorney to develop non-compete contracts for their businesses. Whether an employee wants to
Non-Compete Contracts in the Construction Industry Part 3 Read Post »
In this three-part article, Sarasota construction attorneys with Cotney Construction Law are discussing why contractors and construction companies should consider featuring a non-compete contract to protect their businesses’ best interests.
Non-Compete Contracts in the Construction Industry Part 2 Read Post »
A non-compete or non-competition agreement is a contract between an employer and their employee. By design, a non-compete agreement restricts the employee from immediately joining a competing business after their
Non-Compete Contracts in the Construction Industry Part 1 Read Post »
In March 2019, the U.S. Department of Labor issued a proposal to expand the rules regarding mandatory overtime pay to include one million additional workers. This proposal and others like
How Would an Overtime Pay Expansion Affect the Construction Industry? Read Post »
In January 2019, approximately 128 million people were employed on a full-time basis. Unfortunately, many of these individuals aren’t being compensated for overtime work. In the first part of this
Are You Exempt From Overtime? Part 2 Read Post »
