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With the pandemic causing added stress and anxiety, employers must show empathy and make available support and resources for employees suffering from mental health issues.

With the Biden administration taking root, new legislation is constantly being developed that will affect contractors, all while OSHA is stepping up its enforcement. It can be tough to keep track of it all, which is why Trent Cotney, CEO of Cotney Attorneys & Consultants, breaks it all down for Roofing Contractor and Walls & Ceilings listeners.

RC has compiled information roofing contractors should know about the COVID vaccine, such as what versions are available and whether contractors can require vaccines as a condition of employment.

It’s hard to believe, but it’s already tax season. And after the year that was 2020, there are a lot of places roofing contractors may need to make adjustments and flat-out change moving forward, said Trent Cotney, CEO of Cotney Attorneys & Consultants, in his latest Legal Insights video with RC

With the impeachment trial in the rear-view mirror, Congress can focus again on COVID-19 relief packages that could significantly impact the roofing industry, said Trent Cotney, CEO of Cotney Attorneys & Consultants.

A new survey shows that construction workers are among the most hesitant about receiving a COVID-19 vaccine if it's offered to them.

Prior to joining Cotney, Lipniskis learned the ins and outs about contractor financials, budgeting, accounts payable/receivable and financial software working in the roofing industry.

Cotney is now consolidated as a legal and consulting firm serving the needs of construction clients throughout the U.S., Canada and internationally.

Employers will be dealing with a decidedly pro-union Biden administration that will make every effort to support a reinvigorated union movement and expand workplace laws.

The short answer to whether vaccines can be a condition of employment is "yes," but employers have a lot to consider before making it a policy.