Employers

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New And Existing Employers

Support For Our Contributing Signatory Employers

Resources and Tools

• Definition of a Signatory Employer
• Reporting Contributions
• Benefits for Employers
• Important Resources and Documents
• Instruction and Support for EmployerXG
• What to Expect if You are Audited

Signatory Employers

Employers who are signatory to a Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Western States Regional Council of Carpenters are obligated within that agreement to make certain fringe benefit payments on behalf of their employees to the Southwest Carpenters Trust. The funds and contribution amounts are specified within each agreement to which the employer is bound.

This Includes Employers Signatory To:

• Master Labor Agreements
• Single Project Agreements
• Project Labor Agreements
• Subscriber Agreements
• International Agreements

The Process:

• The agreement between the WSRCC and the employer is finalized and executed.
• The Contract Administrator at the WSRCC will submit a copy of the signed agreement to the Employer Services Dept at CSAC.
• Employer Services will process the agreement and set up the employer based upon the information provided.
• Employer Services staff will send a New Employer Packet to new signatory employers with information and instruction for remittance reporting.

The Employer Services staff is committed to providing support to employers for remittance reporting. If at any time you have questions or concerns, contact us by email at EmployerServices@carpenterssw.org or (213) 386-8590.

Reporting Contributions

Submitting Fringe Benefit Contributions Each Month

The Obligation to Remit Contributions: Employers are required to remit payment for fringe benefits for each employee performing covered work. Covered work is defined within the collective bargaining agreement. The contributions are usually based on hours worked or sometimes on gross wages. Carefully review the agreements or rate sheets provided by the WSRCC, as those will contain specific information regarding the basis for fringe benefit contributions.

Due Dates: Employer contributions are due by the 15th of the month following the month of work and are considered late if received after the 25th of the month. If the 25th of the month falls on a weekend or holiday, payments made by check must be received on the last business day before the 25th to avoid assessment of liquidated damages at 10% of the amount due plus interest. EFT payments may be processed through the 25th of the month, regardless of the day.

Online Reporting: Southwest Carpenters Trust requires all employers to report through the EmployerXG Portal each month. Paper remittance forms are not prepared for employers and are not accepted. Payment can be made electronically by EFT or by sending a Remittance Confirmation with a check.

Getting Started: New signatory employers will receive a New Employer Packet with an Invitation to Remittance Reporting with details regarding the reporting obligations and instructions and codes needed to sign up for EmployerXG. Other documents include:

• Rules Implementing Withdrawal Liability Imposed by ERISA
• Employer Remittance Reporting Guide
• Employer Quick Start Guide

What You Need To Know About Reporting Contributions:

• Do not pay the hourly contributions to an employee in lieu of contributions to any one of the Trusts, as doing so will not relieve you of the obligation to remit payment to the Trusts.
• Contributions payable to the Vacation Trust for Vacation, Supplemental Dues and CLIC obligations should be included in the employee's total gross wages for tax purposes under most circumstances and agreements. The full amount due to the Vacation Trust is retained by you for transmittal to the Trust's depository bank on a monthly basis as part of your remittance.
  • A Sample Payroll is provided for employers new to Union Payroll and Remittance Reporting.

  Contribution Adjustments:

  Employers who make errors in reporting may submit the Adjustment Request Form and any supporting documentation to EmployerServices@carpenterssw.org for processing.

  The Board will consider a request for a credit of monies paid in error. However, credits or refunds are considered only if the request is received in a timely manner, and certain conditions may apply.

  Instruction And Support For EmployerXG

  In addition to the printed materials available to assist you with reporting through EmployerXG, you can access additional instructions and video tutorials on specific topics below.