On April 3, 2019, Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta testified before a subcommittee of the U.S. House of Representatives on behalf of President Trump and the Department of Labor. In addition […]
OSHA Enforcement Set to Increase Read Post »
As a contractor, you’re all too familiar with the additional stress imposed on you and your workforce by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Eventually, the looming presence of
Employer Responsibilities Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 Part 2 Read Post »
In 1972, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) began collecting valuable data on work-related injuries, fatal injuries, and illnesses. A 25-year report of these findings was recently published to
Examining 25 Years of Worker Injury, Illness, and Fatality Case Data Part 1 Read Post »
As we discussed in part one of this two-part series, contractors in Alabama have to discern which of the state’s two mechanic’s liens applies to them. One lien greatly benefits
Alabama’s Two Mechanic’s Liens Part 2 Read Post »
The mechanic’s lien is one of the most powerful tools that a contractor can employ when dealing with an owner that is bankrupt or refuses to pay for a construction
Alabama’s Two Mechanic’s Liens Part 1 Read Post »
Construction firms should consider having a Nashville construction dispute lawyer on retainer. In this brief article, the construction lawyers at Cotney Construction Law will discuss what exactly a retainer is
Construction Lawyers and Retainer Agreements Read Post »
According to the Bladder & Bowel Community, people visit the bathroom an average of six to seven times each day. Since construction professionals typically spend eight hours on the project
How Many Portable Bathrooms Are Required on the Project Site? Read Post »
Workers in the construction industry are at risk of succumbing to musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), which affect the muscles, nerves, blood vessels, ligaments, and tendons. MSDs are commonly associated with actions
Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders Read Post »
Rising sea levels are threatening South Florida, and its roadways may soon be underwater unless its residents can agree on a plan. Nowhere is this situation more drastic than in
Raising Roads to Combat Sea Level Rise Read Post »
The construction industry is not immune to mental health issues. Far from it — male construction workers have the highest suicide rates of any industry in the U.S. In part
Suffering in Silence: Mental Health in the Construction Industry Part 2 Read Post »
