Speakers:
Philip Siegel – Employment Issues
Stephen Phillips – Construction & Contract Issues
Scott Calhoun – Economic Assistance Programs

The opioid epidemic costs American employers $10 billion a year in productivity and absenteeism.

The construction industry in particular faces issues associated with prescription painkillers from HR and employment issues, to safety and OSHA hazards.

This seminar helps roofers understand the issues from an employer standpoint and the importance of creating policies and procedures to address the crisis.

Speaker: Trent Cotney Cotney Construction Law

John Ferrante will provide an overview of the MA Paid Family & Medical Leave Law.

This seminar will educate roofing contractors, manufacturers, and suppliers on everything they need to know regarding the new Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave Law.

Payroll deductions begin July 1st…Are you ready?

Join us to learn about what has to be done to prepare for the implementation of the Paid Family and Medical Leave Program!

Speaker: John Ferrante Director of Government and Industry Relations NERCA

Teresa Finer and Natalia Gove are immigration attorneys at Cotney Construction Law. They counsel clients in the area of business and family based immigration law, including visa filings and corporate immigration compliance and audits. Teresa & Natalia work with employers and investors to secure temporary work authorization (H, L-1, L blanket, TN, E, O, P, J, R visas) and US permanent residency. They are also experienced in working with individuals seeking family-based, business-related visas, and US citizenship. In addition, they often advise clients on I-9 audits, E-Verify requirements and ICE investigations.
This course on immigration is designed to educate attendees about important issues affecting the construction industry. Attendees will learn about I-9 compliance and ICE audits, and the complexities of the H-2B visa. The course will also provide an overview of ways for employees to be approved for permanent residency (“green cards”), including employment sponsorship.

Speakers: Teresa Finer and Natalia Gove Cotney Construction Law

This course will discuss the top 10-15 contract clauses that roofing contractors commonly face when presented with a contract from a general contractor or owner. Mr. Siegel will discuss the legal consequences of these clauses.

Phillip Siegel will also discuss how to revise these clauses so that they are more equitable for the roofing contractor.

Speaker: Philip Siegel Hendrick, Phillips, Salzman & Siegel

It’s crucial that roofers remain prepared and have an understanding of their rights during an OSHA inspection.

This webinar is designed to inform and teach contractors & subcontractors what to do when an OSHA compliance officer conducts an inspection and what actions must be taken if a citation is issued.

In this course Mr. Cotney will also cover how to improve workplace safety programs and how to document employee safety training.

Owners and Senior Management Staff are encouraged to attend.

Mr. Cotney focuses his practice on all aspects of construction litigation and arbitration, including OSHA defense, lien law, bond law, and bid protests, as well as construction document review and drafting. He routinely represents general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, manufacturers, architects, engineers, developers, and others in the construction industry in a variety of matters.

Speaker: Trent Cotney Cotney Construction Law