Anderson Jones, PLLC attorneys Lindsey Powell, Matthew Blake, Felicia Haigh and Christine Mayhew co-authored the “Employment, Immigration, & Labor Issues Facing the Construction Industry” Section of the recently published Eighth Edition (2021) of the North Carolina Construction Law Deskbook which...
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Anderson Jones Attorneys Published in NC Bar Association’s Construction Law Deskbook (8th Edition)
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Independent Contractor Final Rule Delayed by DOL
In January 2021, the Independent Contractor Rule (Independent Contractor Rule or January 2021 Rule) was created to clarify who is an independent contractor versus an employee under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Per the Department of Labor (DOL), “An...
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Anderson Jones Attorney Keith Boyette Featured in Roofing Magazine
Roofing Magazine featured Anderson Jones Attorney Keith Boyette in their recent issue. In this publication, Keith discusses how the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) inspections have increased in the construction world due to COVID-19 related violations. Keith also explains...
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Proposed North Carolina Senate Bill 31 Revision: Political Subdivisions/Local Bidders Notice
By: Felicia Haigh, Attorney at Law Earlier this month, Senate Bill 31 was filed in the North Carolina Senate. The bill seeks to revise N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143-129, regarding the procedure for letting of public contracts. The most...
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Long-Term Changes in Construction Due to COVID-19
With COVID-19 rampant, the construction industry has had to quickly evaluate and update safety, supply chain issues, design changes and more. Many have invested in new tools, strategies and operating procedures to help overcome these issues to help with future...
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Sound Pollution in the Construction Industry
Sound pollution, what’s that? Per the Environmental Pollution Centers, “Noise or sound pollution is generally defined as regular exposure to elevated sound levels that may lead to adverse effects in humans or other living organisms. According to the World Health...
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2021 Business Trends
The pandemic has caused many businesses, especially small ones, to rethink their business structure, and have forced them to change with the times. Successful businesses in 2020 discovered a few different tactics that will most likely keep their businesses growing...
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Anderson Jones Attorney Todd Jones Featured in Roofing Magazine
Roofing Magazine featured Anderson Jones Attorney Todd Jones in a recent issue. In this publication, Todd explains the collaborative law process, and the many benefits (e.g. efficiency, personal control, flexibility, privacy, opportunity, etc.) it allows for both parties when resolving...
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Keep Employees Safe As Temperatures Drop
New season, new problems. Winter has arrived and with the possibility of snow on the horizon it’s smart for employers to refresh their employees on safety rules. Work hazards are common all year long and winter is no exception. Make...
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Anderson Jones Attorneys Named North Carolina 2021 Super Lawyers
Todd Jones, managing partner at Anderson Jones, PLLC has announced that attorneys Christine F. Mayhew and Lindsey E. Powell have been named North Carolina 2021 Super Lawyers by Super Lawyers magazine. Each year, Super Lawyers recognizes the top five percent of lawyers in North...