NFDA Formally Thanks Sponsors of Body Broker Bill October 27, 2023 We’re proud to be an unwavering advocate for you, your business, and our profession. Your issues are our issues. That’s why, on behalf of a number of supporters, NFDA thanked the members of Congress who introduced the “Consensual Donation and Research Integrity Act” (S. 2191/...
NFDA Files Comments with FTC Urging “Modest Changes” to Recusal Process October 27, 2023 We’re proud to be an unwavering advocate for you, your business, and our profession. Your issues are our issues. That’s why NFDA filed comments with the Federal Trade Commission calling on the commission to make “modest changes” to its recusal process to ensure that potential...
“Make the Connection” for Veterans in Your Community October 27, 2023 We’d like to introduce you to Make the Connection (MTC, www.maketheconnection.net), a vital mental health resource designed for veterans, by veterans. Whether it's the challenges associated with military service or the impact of current events, MTC offers a platform where veterans can find...
NFDA Endorsed Providers: Accept No Substitutes October 26, 2023 Several members have recently contacted NFDA about receiving calls from a credit card processing company that implied it was endorsed by the association. Heartland is NFDA’s only endorsed credit card processor. Credit card processing companies aren’t the only businesses that may claim...
Harnessing NFDA Financial Acumen for Autumn Expenditures October 13, 2023 The curtain may have closed on the NFDA International Convention & Expo, yet the financial insights shared continue to benefit owners and managers. The burgeoning reliance on credit cards among small enterprises, particularly within the funeral sector, underscores a modern approach to managing f...
EEOC Announces October 31 Opening and December 5 Deadline for 2022 EEO-1 Reports October 12, 2023 The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has announced employers may expect the portal for submitting 2022 EEO-1 Reports to open on October 31, according to NFDA Endorsed Provider SESCO Management Consultants. The EEOC also set a December 5, 2023, deadline for completion of 2022 EEO-1...
New Podcast Episode Alert! October 11, 2023 Is staffing an issue for your funeral home? How are we as a profession addressing the needs and demands of our employees and ensuring that the workforce challenges of the funeral home are taken care of? In the newest episode of A Brush With Death, Dr. Jzyk Ennis sits down to talk about his article, ...
EEOC Proposes Updates to its Harassment Guidance October 11, 2023 The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has published draft enforcement guidance regarding workplace harassment. According to SESCO Management Consultants, an NFDA Endorsed Provider Partner, Highlights of the proposed guidance include broad protections for LGBTQ+ employees, virtual workpl...
Funeral Service Foundation Raises Record Donations During 2023 NFDA International Convention & Expo October 11, 2023 The Funeral Service Foundation announced that it raised record funds at two of its key events held during the NFDA’s International Convention & Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada. Held annually, the Foundation’s Golf Classic and Donor Reception help raise funds for scholarships, programs and ...
NFDA Continues to Advocate for Funeral Service During the EPA’s Review of Formaldehyde October 09, 2023 NFDA has joined forces with eight other associations as the EPA continues its review of formaldehyde under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). In a letter to EPA Administrator Michael Regan, the organizations request that the EPA convene a Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness...