Trent Cotney, Adams and Reese Partner and Construction Team Co-Leader, had his article “California Court Sides with Employees in COVID Expenses Case” published by RoofersCoffeeShop.
Cotney writes: “During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, did you instruct some or all of your employees to work remotely? If so, did you pay for their work-from-home expenses? If not, you might find a recent California case to be interesting. It ruled that employees should be reimbursed for business-related expenses they covered while working from home.”
Cotney added that it is important to remember that employment laws vary from state to state. All employers should make an effort to know their state laws and understand their obligations when their employees work remotely.
"If you employ remote workers and are not covering their expenses, you might have questions about your legal responsibilities. In that case, do not hesitate to seek legal counsel. An experienced employment attorney can consider your unique situation, review your state and local laws, and help you ensure compliance."
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At Adams and Reese, Cotney is a leading member of one of the largest construction practices in the country with a roster of more than 90 attorneys serving the construction industry.
A Partner in the Adams and Reese Tampa office, Cotney represents construction and infrastructure clients, including GCs, subcontractors, suppliers, manufacturers, architects, engineers, roofers, developers, and other professionals. Cotney is a board-certified construction lawyer licensed in eight states and Washington, DC. Cotney is an EU arbitrator for construction-related disputes. He is also experienced in construction litigation and arbitration, including OSHA defense, lien law, bond law, bid protests, and construction document review and drafting.
Cotney is ranked among the top construction attorneys in Florida by Chambers USA and ranked by Best Lawyers, and Super Lawyers in Florida, Texas, Mid-South, and Illinois.