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June 18, 2020
NIA Announces New 2020–2021 Executive Committee and Board of Directors Officers

The National Insulation Association (NIA) is pleased to announce its officers for 2020–2021, led by NIA’s new President, John T. Lamberton. The Executive Committee officers assumed their positions on Wednesday, May 27, in conjunction with the NIA Board of Directors meeting that took place virtually. On June 18, the full slate of officers and representatives
June 10, 2020
Let’s Grow Our Network Together!

Don’t Keep NIA Membership Benefits a Secret: From now until July 6, new companies can join NIA for 50% off the normal dues rate and receive full benefits through December 31, 2020. Now is a great time to share with eligible companies how membership with NIA benefits your company. If you would like to suggest
April 27, 2020
An Update from NIA EVP/CEO Michele Jones: The State of the National Insulation Association

Dear NIA Members, Who could have predicted that within a few weeks, we went from excitement for a very strong meeting with high attendance to having to cancel our 65th Annual Convention in Scottsdale, Arizona? This is certainly a first, and hopefully, it will be the last time we will ever have to experience something
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

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