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I am a seasonal fulltime employee. During the corona virus, I was furloughed for 5 weeks. Then I was laid off on my normal date because the season was over. Do I qualify for the $600.00 CARES ACT?
FloridaI work in Accounts Receivable for a painting contractor in Washington. My boss has called for everyone to come back to work, but my work doesn’t seem to be classified as “critical” and Governor Inslee has not called construction essential, nor lifted the Stay Home Order. Do I have to return to work? If so, what are my options as we are in a small office and can’t distance the necessary six feet.
WashingtonThe situation is as follows:
My company is both a manufacturer and subcontractor for custom cabinetry & woodwork projects.
We were hired to produce a custom cabinetry/woodwork project around October 2019 or so for a NYC based Contractor who's client is also a NYC resident.
We performed the manufacturing work in our shop and have completed the manufacturing portion of the project before the year's end. The only thing missing was a lighting detail in question that we sought to resolve and has since been left unresolved by the GC. We also attempted, several times, to find out from the GC when we could schedule a time to deliver and install the finished work. Our requests were essentially pushed off and ignored.
Our contract for this project states that the remaining 50% of our balance is due on completion of delivery and install. Now, I realize contracts are contracts however, due to COVID-19 and considering it's now APRIL 2020, we have no way of delivering and installing the work because the building the client lives in has a total restriction on any and all non-essential construction work.
The fact is, we've been more than reasonable and accommodating with this GC, their client and the work. The result has been a loss of income on this project. We have a long history with this contractor where we've done several projects on good faith without paperwork. Regardless of that, we sent the GC photos of the completed work per his request which he did nothing with. We then tried to negotiate with them where we proposed to A. waive the installation cost and B. requisition payment for manufacturing work completed in the shop. They got belligerent with us and called us "opportunistic" due to the viral pandemic sweeping the world and have the emails to prove it.
Our goal isn't to stress anyone out, especially during a pandemic. Our goal is to be fairly compensated for work completed prior to what has happened - where they, as a general contractor - had a big part in causing us to have a loss of income.
So with all that being said, my question is: Despite our contract with this GC, considering our loss of income and the Corona virus pandemic - do we have a right to file a mechanics lien on this project?
New YorkGood day:
I have a question on the loan , I applied throuhg BOFA , and they responded to me yesterday saying that my application was now completed and that they will foward it to the SBA since the SBA was n longer taking applications , what does this mean , I thouht the bank make the loan, not the SBA ,
PLEASE INFORM ME .
THANK YOU !!
CaliforniaWe are a window covering company, involved in the construction process in many of our projects. we want to make sure that we do not put anyone at risk and of course we do not want to hinder our reputation by operating without validation. where can we get confirmation and an affirmative statement that our type of construction is ok to continue. Thank you
New MexicoSeeking guidelines on allowable residential painting
New YorkIs anyone keeping records for the number of construction workers who are getting sick? I would be especially interested in the ones who have filed for waivers to continue to work despite the risks.
TexasWhat can I do after filing a bond claim? I filed a bond claim in January and still have yet to receive payment. Are there any non-required documents I can send to continue the conversation? Are bonding companies considered to be essential business in Dallas County?
TexasIs asphalt paving of parking lots and driveways considered essential in Michigan ?
MichiganThere is a building being constructed on my street and I'm wondering if it is legal to do so during corona virus regulations?
thank you.
CaliforniaThe organization is in need to finish this project for several reasons.
1. The staff members are without a home as of right now, and desperately
need to have us finish this project, so they can move in.
2. Financially we only have a certain amount of time to finish this project.
Is it possible that we can proceed with a small crew and finish this project?
MichiganI received my first $600.00 check ( actually $540.00) last week. This week it was $525.00. Why wasnt the amount the same?
New YorkI am a small business. I need to cross state lines from Arkansas to Missouri. The home needs caulking to prevent rain from getting in. Can I do this now?
ArkansasI work for a roofing company they have reduced our hours to 16 hours a week and told us we can file for unemployment in Florida. If I do this will I get the $600.00 a week stimulus check
FloridaAm I allowed to do emergency repair and replacements on roofs ? There are many dangers from not ventilated, leaking roofs. It can cause respiratory illness. Allergies, and not to mention dangers of plaster or the roofs falling in.
Michigan