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April 3, 2020
4/3 COVID-19 HR Legal Update: Important Changes and Clarifications from The Department of Labor Regulations On Federal Leave Under The FFCRA

By Amy Mitchell, Matt Bakota, and Steve Watring The U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) has issued its regulations that tell employers how the DOL will be interpreting and enforcing the two types of federal leave created under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”). That leave includes Emergency Paid Sick Leave and expanded Family and
March 27, 2020
An Update for Employers from NIA Legal Counsel

IMPORTANT UPDATE: FURLOUGHS, CLOSURES, AND EMPLOYEE LEAVE ELIGIBILITY AFTER APRIL 1 March 27, 2020 We actually have two pieces of good news to report to employers. First, the U.S. Department of Labor has now clarified that an employee who is furloughed/laid off due to lack of work on or after April 1 will not continue
March 27, 2020
NIA Webinar Recording: Coronavirus—What Construction Industry Employers Need to Know

NIA Webinar: COVID-19 Stimulus—What Every Construction Employer Needs to Know. Recorded on: Tuesday, March 31, 2:00 p.m. ET Click here to view the webinar archive Click here to view the webinar slides This FREE webinar was a continuation of the March 24 webinar, provided as an industry association service. Click here to view the March
March 18, 2020
Free Webinar Recording: Coronavirus—What Construction Industry Employers Need to Know

Topics included: OSHA requirements, employee policy, a summary of the proposed Families First Coronavirus Response Act, and a Q&A with presenters Watch the recorded webinar for free! When it was recorded: Tuesday, March 24, 10:00 a.m. ET Presenters from Auman, Mahan & Furry: NIA General Counsel Gary Auman, Attorney Matthew Bakota, and Attorney Amy Mitchell
March 17, 2020
NIA Cancels Annual Convention to Protect the Health and Safety of Members

For the safety of our members, the NIA Executive Committee has canceled the NIA Annual Convention due to coronavirus (COVID-19) overwhelming concerns. Thank you for your patience as we navigated and negotiated with the hotel. NIA will be issuing full registration and golf tournament refunds to all registrants over the next few weeks. You do
March 2, 2020
U.S. Department of Labor Reminds Employers to Submit Injury and Illness Data to OSHA by March 2, 2020

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is reminding employers to submit their 2019 OSHA Form 300A (Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses) by March 2, 2020. Who is required to submit Form 300A? Establishments with 250 or more employees that are required to keep OSHA injury and illness records, and
February 7, 2020
Celebrating NIA’s Long-time Members

We Couldn’t Have Done It Without You! Founded in 1953, NIA would not exist without our members, and it is with great appreciation that we recognize the companies who have been our long-term partners, including some that have been with us since the beginning. To learn more about these members, click here. Thank you for
September 12, 2019
2020 Membership Dues Renewal Now Open

NIA membership dues renewal invoices for 2020 have been mailed to the primary representative of each member company. Please remit your membership dues by December 31, 2019. We thank you for your continued involvement in and support of NIA! Click here to pay your company’s dues online. Click the company button next to the “Please
August 2, 2019
Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission Update

Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission Rule Change Update August 2, 2019—An Update from NIA Legal Counsel: In late May the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission (OSHRC) announced that starting on June 10, 2019, all Notices of Contest (NOC) would have to be electronically filed with the Review Commission. At that time, I was
May 6, 2019
National Fall Prevention Safety Stand-Down is May 6–10

U.S. Department of Labor, Workplace Safety Organizations Announce 6th Annual National Fall Prevention Safety Stand-Down The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is joining with occupational safety organizations for the 6th annual National Fall Prevention Safety Stand-Down, May 6-10, 2019. The week-long event will focus attention on preventing falls in construction,

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