Firm Lawyer Jose A. Rodriguez, Esq. Achieves Board Recognition as a Construction Law Expert

-


       PRESS RELEASE

               FIRM LAWYER JOSE A. RODRIGUEZ, ESQ ACHIEVES

BOARD RECOGNITION AS A CONSTRUCTION LAW EXPERT

        The Soto Law Group, P.A., is pleased to announce that Jose A. Rodriguez, Esq., has been recognized by the Florida Bar as a Board-Certified Specialist in Construction Law. Board certified lawyers are evaluated for professionalism and tested for expertise. Of the lawyers eligible to practice law in Florida, 7 percent have earned board certification. 

          Board certification is the Florida Bar's highest level of recognition of an attorney's competence and experience in one or more of the 26 areas of law approved for certification by the Supreme Court of Florida. Only attorneys who have earned the Florida Bar's “board-certification” distinction are allowed to describe themselves as legal specialists or experts in a specific field of practice. 

         To receive his designation as a Florida Board Certified Specialist in Construction Law, Mr. Rodriguez was required to demonstrate expert competency in various areas of construction law. The Soto Law Group, P.A., is very proud that Mr. Rodriguez is the third of its lawyers to achieve distinction as a specialist in Construction Law. Mr. Rodriguez joins his colleagues, Felena Talbott, Esq., and Oscar Soto, Esq., as firm lawyers who are Board Certified in Construction Law. 








Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

A SUBCONTRACTOR’S HOSTILE WORK ENVIRONMENT CAN BE A GENERAL CONTRACTOR’S LIABILITY

-
     In December 2013, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals held that a general contractor could be liable under Title VII for a hostile work environment claim brought by a subcontractor’s employee under a “joint employer theory.” EEOC v. Skanska USA Building, Inc. , No. 12-5967 (6 th Cir. Dec 10, 2013). In Skanska , the subcontractor’s employees complained directly to the general contractor about the hostile work environment, alleging that they were the subject of racial slurs and epithets including “the n-word” and were subjected to graphic depictions such as a picture of a Caucasian person shooting an African-American posted in the port-a-potty. The alleged offenders were employees of the general contractor, other subcontractors, and third parties. Despite having knowledge of the complaints, the general contractor took no action to remedy the problem, instead directing the subcontractor to fire the complaining employee due to them being a “poor fit.”      Why was the general con
Read more

What is Next If your Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19?

-
Image
  What is Next If your Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19? OSHA ( Occupational Safety and Health Administration ) and the CDC ( Center for Diseases Control ) have published and revised guidelines on how to proceed if an employee shows symptoms or tests positive for COVID-19. I.                    Immediate Response   If an employee shows symptoms or has tested positive with COVID-19, employer should require employee to self-isolate and monitor symptoms as well as consult with his/her doctor immediately. In most situations you do not need to shut down the workplace. However, do close off any areas that could be contaminated or were used for an extended period of time by infected persons. The CDC recommends waiting 24 hours before cleaning and disinfecting to minimize others from being exposed to respiratory droplets. Any member or staff who has a COVID-19 patient in his home must inform his supervisor so that the Employer can take proper safety measures. II.             
Read more

COVID-19 Small Business Administration Programs

-
Image
COVID-19 Small Business Administration Programs To support small businesses during the Coronavirus (COVID-19), the government has adopted various economic relief programs. This article will cover four major programs operated by the Small Business Administration (SBA).   The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)   The Paycheck Protection Program is designed for people who run small businesses. This is an ambitious program both in volume and conditions. Under this program, approximately $349 billion has been allocated. The small business owners who are suffering due to the Corona pandemic will be able to recoup a portion of payroll through this program.  Apart from small business establishments, many non-profit organizations will be eligible for this loan. Even tribal businesses are included in the list. This will also be an opportunity for independent contractors and self-employed youths, provided they fulfill all the conditions to get a loan.  This program offers th
Read more