Contractors are facing another round of shutdowns and production delays as COVID-19 cases spike around the country, said Trent Cotney, CEO of Cotney Construction Law, in his latest Legal Insights update with W&C.
The U.S. Dept. of Labor recently unveiled proposed changes to clarify the distinction between employee and independent contractor, which is a huge issue for contractors that rely on subcontractor labor, said Trent Cotney, CEO of Cotney Construction Law.
President Donald Trump’s positive coronavirus test and hospitalization over the weekend sent shockwaves around the globe, and contractors weren’t immune.
From temporary tarp contracts and insurance issues to handling COVID-19 protocols, contractors have a lot to juggle while helping people recover from the devastation caused by Hurricane Laura.
COVID-19 cases are spiking in certain areas where college campuses and people participated in large gatherings without masks or social distancing. Contractors are also facing high scrutiny for how they’re using PPP stimulus funds.
Cotney Construction Law CEO Trent Cotney checked in with WC Publisher Jill Bloom and Roofing Contractor Editorial Director Rick Damato and broke down Virginia’s move to become the first state with new, hard-and-fast rules pertaining to COVID-19 in the workplace.
W&C Publisher Jill Bloom, Editor John Wyatt and Associate Editor Hannah Belloli caught up with Adam Taubman, owner of Agent Wall Systems, along with Robert & Cooper Cruise from Green Country Drywall, a family-owned company for three generations.
W&C's Jill Bloom and Hannah Belloli, as well as Roofing Contractor’s Art Aisner are joined by Trent Cotney in a dialogue regarding COVID-19, Safety Legislation, OSHA and more. Tune in to see the full chat.
