Employer Policies & Procedures

Policies & Procedures for Employers

Contributions

Contributions on Disability Pay (including Sick Leave Pay) Policy on the Fund's acceptance of contributions made with respect to wages paid to a Participant during a period of disability. Contributions on Donated Concerts Policy on the Fund's acceptance of contributions of proceeds of "Donated Concerts." Contributions for Teaching Music Policy on the Fund's acceptance of contributions for wages earned for teaching music. Remittance Report Form  In order for the Fund to accept pension contributions, the contributions must be accompanied by a Remittance Report Form that includes specific engagement and musician details. Refer to Trust Document section 9.8 for more information. Guidelines for Late Payments and Underpayments Policy on the Fund's receipt of Late Payments and Underpayments.

Withdrawal Liability

Withdrawal Liability Each Employer shall pay the Fund all amounts due as withdrawal liability resulting from a partial or complete withdrawal from the Fund in accordance with ERISA.

General Employer Policies & Procedures

Reduction in the Rate of Future Benefit Accruals (Jan. 1, 2004) - Important procedures in cases where Collective Bargaining Agreements are modified in a manner that affects the rate at which participants earn or "accrue" future pension benefits under the Fund. Limitations on Reductions in Contributions - Rules limiting the ability of the bargaining parties to reduce a contributing employer's contribution rate below the existing contribution rates. Agreement/Employer Requirements