COVID-19
PROTECTION KIT
FOR EMPLOYERS
Our kit includes:
- Job site preparedness and response plan
- Toolbox Talk with a sign-up sheet
- Employment Law Guide which covers everything you need to know about the newly enacted leave laws
Main Office: Tampa
As the impact of COVID-19 continues throughout the construction industry, many businesses are finding it difficult to make payroll and pay other essential business expenses. Fortunately, help is on the way through the passage of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), which provides more than $2 trillion in stimulus to the U.S. economy. As a part of the CARES Act (and the previously enacted Families First Coronavirus Response Act), small businesses have been provided with many beneficial tax credits and tax deferrals, and the Small Business Administrat
We are providing contractors with advice on the credits, deferrals, and programs that are available under these new laws, as well as assisting contractors in deciding which program works best for them. Further, should contractors decide to move forward with an SBA loan under the Paycheck Protection Program, we will prepare the initial application free of charge. While we cannot guarantee you will be accepted, we can work with you and ensure that your application is complete and contains all requested information necessary for the loan to be processed.
The fixed price cost for this consultation is $400.00.
Please contact us today for more information at 1-866-303-5868 or info@cotneycl.com.
Stay Up-To-Date on COVID-19 Developments Nationwide
June 29, 2020
COVID-19 health screenings raise privacy considerations for contractors
When workers arrive at a Skanska jobsite at the University of Delaware, they are asked a series of questions such as, “Are you experiencing flu-like symptoms?" and " Have you, or has anyone in your family, been in contact with a person who has tested positive for COVID-19?” They also receive daily temperature checks before beginning work.
June 25, 2020
COVID-19: Mask Requirements in Construction
With what is before us now, employers should attempt to apply existing regulations and informal guidance to develop workable solutions, adhere as closely as possible to industry best practices, and stay abreast of new information as it becomes available
June 24, 2020
As the Construction Industry Returns to Work, What Now?
You may have furloughed workers, laid them off, terminated them or otherwise reduced your workforce, in response to the pandemic. As restrictions are lifted, and things slowly return to a semblance of normalcy, you may start bringing employees back.
June 24, 2020
CARES Act Modifications by the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act
As part of the U.S. Government’s response to the economic consequences arising from COVID-19 pandemic, the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan was created under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). Restrictions imposed by the Small Business Administration (SBA) provided inflexibility which has caused many small businesses to question the desirability of the loan.
June 24, 2020
COVID-19: Medical Screenings in the Workplace and Employer Responsiblities
The coronavirus (COVID-19) has proven to be a global threat, not only to the public at large, but also to the economy and businesses. As we continue to navigate these uncharted waters, it is imperative for employers to implement safety protocols to prevent the spread of the virus among employees, while ensuring employees’ rights are not being violated.
June 24, 2020
How New Paycheck Protection Program Reforms Will Benefit Roofing Contractors
New legislation signed into law will grant roofing contractors and other businesses that took part in the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to weather the COVID-19 pandemic some much-needed relief.
May 28, 2020
Construction Law: Force Majeure
The spread of COVID-19 has nearly grinded the United States economy to a complete halt, and the effects from this pandemic will be long-lasting and devastating. One industry that the pandemic is wreaking havoc on is construction because it is disrupting every aspect of the industry from the supply chain and labor force to project delays and uncertain lenders.
May 28, 2020
Construction Law: Safety Preparedness
As the United States tries to respond to COVID-19, state and local officials have enacted stay-at-home orders, which require non-essential activities and businesses to temporarily shut down. Almost every one of these orders exempts workers in the construction industry because construction is considered an essential business.
May 22, 2020
VIDEO: Cybersecurity Audits and COVID-19 Liability for Roofing Contractors
Reopening during the COVID-19 pandemic can be tricky enough, but roofing contractors face even more difficulties as they deal with cybersecurity issues and possible litigation caused by the pandemic.
May 7, 2020
OSHA’s Whistleblower Protections During the Covid-19 Crisis
As with all workplace health-related matters, compliance with OSHA regulations is important for businesses operating during this COVID-19 pandemic. OSHA has issued various advisories with guidance on virus-related practices, such as the implementation of personal protective...