Frequently Asked Questions
Employer FAQs
Payroll reports and ACH Payments are due on the 15th of the month following the month in which work was performed.
If the 15th falls on Saturday, Sunday or holiday, contributions and payroll reports are due on the next business day.
1) The preferred method is through the Employer Portal, setup bank details and submit EFT payments.
2) Alternatively, via ACH, download notice in the Employer Downloads. Be sure to review your bank’s requirements and charges for ACH transactions.
Yes, payment via check can be sent to:
Electrical Insurance Trustees
6195 W. 115th Street
Alsip, IL 60803
PLEASE NOTE: Each check sent for payment will incur a $25.00 processing fee.
Wage rates for apprentices are based on the percentage of each apprentice’s completion of on the job training. Please confirm each apprentice’s wage rate with the Apprenticeship School by calling (708) 389-1340. If you pay a wage premium to an apprentice above their actual level, fringe benefit contributions are due on the actual wages earned.
You can download copies under “Members/Member Downloads” at www.lu134.org or you can call the Electrical Contractors’ Association at (708) 531-0022 and ask them to send you copies. Copies of all other agreements are available from the Local 134 contracts department at (312) 454-1340.
You can update your address by logging in to the Employer Self-Service website or you can mail in your change of address information to EIT.
Please notify the Local 134 contracts department regarding the change in ownership.
No. Reporting employees who have been transferred to an employee leasing company or a “Professional Employer Organization” is prohibited. Please note that the Principal Agreement includes the following definition: “Employee” or “Employees” refers to Journeyman, General Foreman, Foreman, or Apprentices working for a contributing Employer who is issued a Form W-2 by that Employer for purposes of Federal payroll taxes.
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