The National Ornamental and Miscellaneous Metals Association (NOMMA) is here to provide the latest information on COVID-19 and resources to support our members and the industry. We have a tremendous opportunity to work together to keep our businesses alive, help stave off the spread of the virus and be an important part of the solution. Check out the information and resources currently available:

If you are looking for the latest state by state information, look under the "Related Information" below under Business Assistance/Guidance.

Recent News Articles

• Can an Employer Require You to Get a COVID-19 Vaccine? (posted 11/23/20)
  
• PPP small loans: How to apply for streamlined forgiveness (posted 10/12/20)
• The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of PPP Loan Forgiveness Delays (posted 10/12/20)
  
• Congress is back, but presidential election may hinder relief for construction (posted 9/9/20)
  
• PPP loan forgiveness could result in big tax bills (posted 9/1/20)
  
• This interactive tool lets you experiment with different COVID-19 reopening strategies (posted 8/31/20)
• 4 Post-PPP Coronavirus Relief Programs for Small Biz (posted 8/31/20)
  
• What a Payroll Tax Could Mean for Social Security, Medicare and Consumer Spending (posted 8/19/20)
  
• Treasury Issues New FAQs on PPP Loan Forgiveness: What You Need to Know (posted 8/17/20)
• What's the Qualified Business Income (QBI) Deduction and Can You Claim It? (posted 8/17/20)
  

Communication Examples
NOMMA members have agreed to share their examples of communications they have shared with customers, suppliers, and vendors. You can adapt the information to best suit your business.

• Boyler Ornamental Iron - COVID-19 Plan
  
• Fireline Corporation - Essential Services Business
• Structural Components Fabrication COVID-19 Statement
• Classic Metal Craft - Employer Compliance and Plan of Action
• Big D Metalworks - COVID-19 Exposure Prevention, Preparedness, and Response Plan (posted 4/2/20)
  

Policy Examples
NOMMA members have agreed to share examples of policies or other business related information they have put in place as a result of COVID-19. Please keep in mind that some items are determined by state.

• New York Sample COVID-19 Symptom Screening Tool (posted 8/17/20)
  

If you have information or resources to share, please contact us at info@nomma.org. We will continue to update and communicate changes.

Business Education Resources

No Updates at this time.

Business Assistance/Guidance

• Resources for Business Reopening
  • OSHA: Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19 (posted 5/14/20)
    • Guidance for In-Home Repair Services: English or Spanish (posted 10/12/20)
    • Construction Work (posted 10/12/20)
    • Manufacturing Workers and Employers (posted 10/12/20)
      
  • CDC: Interim Guidelines for Businesses and Employers Responding to COVID-19 (posted 5/14/20)
    
  • U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) & Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
    
    • What You Should Know About the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act and the Coronavirus (updated 9/8/20)
      
    • Pandemic Preparedness in the Workplace and the Americans with Disabilities Act (posted 5/14/20)
      
  • White House Guidelines: Opening Up America Again (posted 5/14/20)
    
• Resources on the CARES Act
  
  • Small Business Owners' Guide to the CARES Act (posted 3/30/20)
    
  • CARES Act Analysis for the Construction Industry, prepared by The Associated General Contractors of America (posted 3/29/20)
    
  • Major Impacts of the CARES Act on Firms and Employees (posted 3/29/20)
    
  • What is the difference between a furlough, layoff and a reduction in force?, prepared by the Society of Human Resource Management (posted 3/30/20)
    
  • Everything You Need to Know About Coronavirus Federal Small Business Stimulus Aid Programs (posted 3/26/20)
  • Paycheck Protection Program
    
    • Payment Protection Program Forgiveness Application (posted 5/29/20)
      
    • Paycheck Protection Program Overview (posted 4/2/20)
    • Paycheck Protection Program FAQs - released April 7, updated August 4 and updated again on October 7 (updated 10/12/20)
      
• Families First Coronavirus Response Act - takes effect April 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020 (posted 3/26/20)
  
  • Employer Paid Leave Requirements
    
  • Employee Paid Leave Rights
  • Questions and Answers
  • Employer Poster (All employers must post in place of business)
    
• U.S. Small Business Administration Loan Resources
  • Disaster Loan Assistance (Consult your financial institution for advice. Any FDIC insured institution can assist with the paperwork and loan) (posted 3/27/20)
  • Economic Injury Disaster Loan - How to need to prove you used EIDL funds appropriately (posted 6/18/20)
    
  • Coronavirus Emergency Loans Small Business Guide and Checklist, prepared by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce (posted 3/29/20)
  • SBA Programs: Scams and Fraud Alerts (updated 7/14/20)
    
• Insurance Resources and Information
  • Reopening a Business after the Coronavirus Shutdown, prepared by Alliant (posted 8/17/20)
    
  • Cyber Security: You Could Be a Target, prepared by Alliant (posted 8/17/20)
    • 6 Need-to-Know Cyber Insurance Facts, prepared by Alliant (posted 8/17/20)
      
  • Business Interruption and the Coronavirus, prepared by Alliant (posted 3/31/20)
  • Coronavirus: As an Insurance Matter in Review, prepared by Alliant (posted 3/31/20)
  • Pandemics: Preparing and Protecting Your Business, prepared by Alliant (posted 3/31/20)
  • Podcasts available from Alliant's Benefits Department (3/31/20)
    
• IRS Information and Updates
  
  • IRS Updates on Payroll Taxes & Filing (reviewed on 10/12/20)
  • IRS Employee Retention Credit (reviewed 10/12/20)
  • IRS Form 7200 Instructions (reviewed 10/12/20)
    
• U.S. Department of Labor
  • Unemployment benefits: Many states are waiving unemployment requirements.
  • Coronavirus Resources (reviewed 10/12/20)
    
• U.S. Department of Homeland Security
  • NOMMA's Notice of Information
  • CISA - Guidance on Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers (updated 4/6/20)
    
  • Critical Manufacturing Sector Plan
    
  • U.S. Department of Homeland Security: Statement on the REAL ID Enforcement Deadline (posted on 3/26/20)
• Related information
  
  • State by State Information
    
    • COVID-19 State and Local Government Policy Tracker (State by State, updated daily) (current as of 10/12/20)

Employer Obligations Under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (posted 3/26/20)

• Webinar recording from Wednesday, March 24, 2020
• Webinar recording on Emergency Paid Leave from Friday, March 27, 2020 (posted 8/13/2020)
  
• Webinar recording from Wednesday, April 1, 2020
  

Property and Casualty Insurance During COVID-19 Crisis, presented by Andrew Stergiou of Alliant Insurance

• Webinar recording from Wednesday, April 8, 2020
  

COVID-19 Business Loans and Grants, presented by Haynie & Company and NOW CFO

• Webinar recording from Friday, April 10, 2020 (posted 4/16/20)
  

How Your Professional Association Helps You Save in Tough Times (posted 4/20/20)

• Webinar recording from Thursday, April 16, 2020
  

• Webinar recording from Thursday, April 23, 2020
• Maximizing PPP Loan Forgiveness PPT Slides
• PPP Loan Forgiveness Calculator
  

PPP Loan Forgiveness Webinar (posted 6/5/20)

• Webinar recording from Wednesday, June 3, 2020
• PPP Loan Forgiveness Presentation
• AICPA PPP Forgiveness Calculator 6/2/2020
  

Returning to Work: What Employers & Employees Should Know (posted 6/12/20)

• Webinar recording from Thursday, June 11, 2020 (you will be asked for your first name, last name, and email to access the recording)
  
• Emergency Paid Leave Forms for purchase (check with your payroll company or business attorney to see if they have these available for you)
• Locating a Local Business Attorney (link to help you find a licensed small business employment attorney in your jurisdiction)
• COVID-19 Business Re-Opening Challenges (blog post by Dana Ball)