When to Use Promissory Estoppel - June 2022
Thu, Jun 30, 2022
As a contractor, you likely know that a clear, thorough contract is essential to every project. And you also know that when the owner requests extra work or any other revision, a written change order is required. However, there are times when the own... Read More
Recording Travel Injuries: The Latest from OSHA - May 2022
Wed, May 04, 2022
You likely know that if one of your employees is injured while commuting to work, which is not a work-related issue, you do not have to record it on your Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) logs. However, based on a recent OSHA lette... Read More
New Ban on Arbitration Agreements for Sexual Harassment Claims - April 2022
Mon, Apr 25, 2022
President Biden is expected to sign and approve a new bill prohibiting pre-dispute arbitration agreements for sexual harassment and sexual assault claims. On February 7, the House approved the bill. Although several states, such as New York and Calif... Read More
Legal Liability and The Importance of Documenting Existing Conditions - March 2022
Mon, Mar 21, 2022
The Champlain Towers collapse in Surfside, Florida was a national tragedy. Over 100 people died in one of the deadliest engineering failures in American history. The families of victims have been searching for answers for some time and the litigation... Read More
Should Florida Move to a State-Run OSHA Plan? - February 2022
Sat, Feb 26, 2022
Over the last few months, with the increase in vaccine mandates and the OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard for COVID-19, many elected officials, including Governor Ron DeSantis, have suggested forming a Florida State OSHA plan rather than the current ... Read More
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
The Infrastructure Bill Will Create Jobs - But Who Will Fill Them? - October 2021
Sun, Nov 28, 2021
For many months, Americans have been hearing about the infrastructure bill. There have been questions about what would be included and what would not. Politicians argued about whether all the projects were actually related to infrastructure. And ever... Read More
What You Should Know About Pending OSHA Proposals
Sat, Sep 18, 2021
Trent Cotney, CEO, Cotney Attorneys & Consultants
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is staying busy these days, not only completing routine inspections but also discussing actions that very well may impact companies and wo... Read More
