Associate Agreements
Overview
Associate employees are a class of employees not covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement. Owners, officers and superintendents are considered associate employees. As associate employees, they are not eligible for benefits, and Northwest Carpenters Trusts cannot legally accept contributions on their behalf. A signed Contribution Agreement for Associate Employees (often called an Associate Agreement) opens the door for associate employees to participate in benefit plans without violating the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Procedures
Follow these steps to create a Contribution Agreement for Associate Employees.
For Employers:
- Review the updated rules for associate participation.
- Review and complete the Contribution Agreement for Associate Employees.
- For each Associate, complete the Employer portion of the Associate Acknowledgement Form.
- Sign the Associate Acknowledgement Form for each Associate.
- Stop deducting $1.00/hour from Associates' pay for the Northwest Carpenters Vacation Trust.
For Associates:
- Review the employee portion of the Associate Acknowledgement Form.
- Initial Yes or No to continue voluntary dues check off and sign the form.
Rules for Associate Participation
- Determining Need for Associate Agreement
- Employees Required to be Covered Under an Associate Agreement
- Trusts in Which Associates Must be Enrolled
- Adding Employees Under an Associate Agreement
- Terminating Contributions for an Associate
- Contributions Hours and Rates
- Nondiscrimination Test
- Duration
- Administration
Forms
Related:
Associate Agreements FAQs
Employer Checklist
Do you understand our expectations for employers? The links on the left can direct you to the details, but our requirements boil down to 4 simple things:
1. Fill out the form.
2. Write the check.
3. Deposit funds by due date.
4. Keep good records.
We know it can be frustrating when you don’t have the right information. Be sure to contact us with your questions and suggestions.