Florida Sets New Requirement for Using Independent Contractors - December 2021
Thu, Jan 13, 2022
If your company uses individuals as independent contractors, you should be aware of a new requirement that went into effect on October 1, 2021. As part of Senate Bill 1532, you must report to the Florida Department of Revenue any independent contract... Read More
Preparing for Storms: Blue Roof Contracts
Thu, Oct 10, 2019
Trent Cotney, Cotney Construction Law, LLP
We are currently at the peak of the 2019 hurricane season, and if the record-setting Dorian is any indication of what's to come, contractors should be prepared for an influx of repair requests. The powerful... Read More
The Benefits of Online Notarization for Your Business
Wed, Aug 07, 2019
Trent Cotney, Cotney Construction Law, LLPThe State of Florida legislature just passed House Bill 409 which will allow online notarizations to begin starting January 1, 2020. This is a leap into the twenty- first century for a traditional field that ... Read More
Addressing Self-Adhered Underlayment in Contracts
Wed, Jul 17, 2019
Trent Cotney, Cotney Construction Law, LLP
Most roofing contracts account for the replacement of bad decking. However, it is difficult to determine what percentage of decking may need to be replaced on a job. When estimating a roof, the conditions o... Read More
AIR-OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Drones
Thu, May 16, 2019
Trent Cotney, Cotney Construction Law, LLP
Do you hear that buzzing on your jobsite? Despite your flawless work, that buzz is not the owner commentingon how well you installed their new roof. In the year 2019 and beyond, that buzz could be an OSHA i... Read More
What Stinks? Protecting Against Fume Claims
Sun, Dec 09, 2018
Trent Cotney, FRSA General Counsel
Occasionally, roofing contractors are faced with claims made by tenants or owners based on the inhalation of toxic fumes from the application of roofing materials. The first thing any contractor should do is check ... Read More
Watching Your Profits Go Down the Drain? Contractually-Addressing Poor Drainage
Tue, Nov 06, 2018
Trent Cotney, FRSA General Counsel
I always say that contracts are like a will - no one wants to look at them until it's too late. Case law and statutes are constantly changing so it is important for roofing contractors to stay abreast of the latest... Read More
Three Ways Construction Companies Can Keep Their Best Employees
Thu, Dec 21, 2017
Trent Cotney, PA, Construction Law Group
The labor shortage within the construction industry has left roofing companies competing for qualified workers while trying to retain existing talent. Because your employees are a significant investment, espe... Read More
Employee? Or Independent Contractor? Why It Matters
Tue, Nov 21, 2017
Trent Cotney, PA, Construction Law Group
Misclassifying employees as independent contractors can have a significant negative impact on your roofing business. An employer that mis-classifies a worker can face costly fines, civil damages, tax ... Read More
Getting Your Contractor’s License: Navigating the Application Process
Thu, Jun 22, 2017
Grant Dostie, Attorney, Trent Cotney, P.A.
As construction continues to increase across the state of Florida, so too does the amount of unlicensed contracting. Each year thousands of property owners and businesses enter into agreements with unlicens... Read More
