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.
Contractors across the country are facing stressed supply lines and increased delays on projects as COVID-19 cases rise and another significant storm targets the Gulf Coast.
President Donald Trump’s positive coronavirus test and hospitalization over the weekend sent shockwaves around the globe, and contractors weren’t immune.
While it may not be at the top of contactors’ minds right now, the battle unfolding over the U.S. Supreme Court vacancy in the wake of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death will have an impact on any business owner’s bottom line, said Trent Cotney, CEO of Cotney Construction Law.
As Hurricane Sally bears down on the Gulf Coast states, contractors in the pathway are still recovering from the last major storm just a few weeks ago.
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.
Hurricane Laura made landfall early Thursday morning in Louisiana as a Category 4 hurricane, causing massive damage with winds reaching 150 mph and more than 9 feet of storm surge.
It was only a matter of time. The impact of COVID-19 on production of building materials and on contractor crews is finally beginning to catch up industrywide.
With Congress in a political stalemate on the next round of COVID-19 economic relief, President Donald Trump issue four executive orders over the weekend that could – if legal – have an impact on contractors trying to stay in business.
