Contacts
David Purvis
Vice President of Manufacturing and Operations
American Home Furnishings Alliance
317 West High Avenue
High Point, NC 27260
336/884-5000, ext. 1036
Fax: 336/884-5303
Patricia West
Executive Assistant
336/884-5000, ext. 1000
MEMBERS ONLY: 
Legal Assistance:
Human Resources questions of a legal nature may be directed to the following attorney. There is no charge for any advice or information that can be provided in a single phone call. If additional research is required to respond to a member inquiry, the attorney will discuss billing arrangements prior to any expenses being incurred.
James W. Wimberly, Jr.
Wimberly & Lawson
Suite 400, Lenox Towers
3400 Peachtree Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30326-1107
Phone: 404/365-0900
Fax: 404/261-3707
Human Resources Close-Up Newsletter
AHFA's Human Resources Close-Up is prepared by James W. (Jim) Wimberly Jr. of Wimberly & Lawson, Atlanta, AHFA's special counsel for human resources issues. The newsletter is emailed to members monthly. Mr. Wimberly and other members of his firm are available to AHFA members for limited free telephone consultation regarding labor relations and employment-related matters.
Go to HR Close-Up >
Scholarship Program
AHFA's Suppliers Division offers college scholarhips for children of regular, full-time employees of AHFA member companies. At least six $2,000 scholarships are awarded each year. All students age 21 or younger who are enrolled in or planning to enroll in a four-year college or university, a junior or community college, or a vocational or technical school are eligible to apply. The one-year scholarships are awarded based on financial need and merit of the student. A poster encouraging employees to inquire about the AHFA scholarship program is available for plant and office bulletin boards.
Scholarship Information >
Scholarship Application >
11x17 Downloadable Poster >
Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act
Employers who sponsor health plans are required to have a program to safeguard employees' medical information. AHFA offers assistance in drafting a privacy policy, procedures and forms required by the final privacy rule issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
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Go to Advanced HIPAA Presentation >
Feburary 2003
Surveys
AHFA produces a variety of salary surveys designed to assist Human Resources professionals at member companies. Members are strongly urged to participate in the surveys, so that their companies can take advantage of the final reports. Only member companies that contribute company data receive copies of the final results. Surveys include the Management Salary Survey, Manufacturers' Benefits Survey, and the Sales Reps Compensation Survey.
Occupational Employment & Wages Information >
Pandemic Influenza Checklist
In the event of pandemic influenza, businesses will be expected to play a key role in protecting employees' health and safety, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). The government also expects businesses to help limit the negative impact of a flu outbreak on the the economy. To help companies prepare for this role, DHHS and the Centers for Disease Control have developed a checklist for large businesses. It identifies important steps companies can take now, many of which could also help in other types of emergencies. Further information can be found at www.pandemicflu.gov and www.cdc.gov/business.
