Frequently Asked Questions
The following are the most commonly asked questions by employer regarding the NDT Industry Health Benefit Plan and Pension Plan. If you still have questions after reading this information, please contact the Administrator.
The employer shall deduct monthly, from each employee’s pay, the amount of regular dues as established by the Council. Deductions will be made from the first pay cheque issued to the employee each month and monthly thereafter.
The employer should use the contribution report to calculate the amount of remittance due each month. A sample remittance report for each region has been included as a reference. Ensure that you reference the sample remittance report specific to your region as the remittance rates vary by region.
Worked hours are the actual amount of hours worked. Earned hours are the total hours for which an employee is paid.
Gross earnings should be used.
Gross earnings should be used.
Yes. The minimum contributions of any employer to the pension fund, training fund, administration fund, field dues, union dues, health and welfare fund and all other required payments shall be based on a minimum of 173 hours per month working time for at least one employee.
All remittances, including dues, administration funds, health and welfare contributions, training funds and pension contributions, shall be remitted not later than the 20th day of the following month.
Yes. There shall be a 10% assessment for remittances not received within 3 days after the 20th of the month.
In addition, audit, administration, collection and arbitration costs authorized by the Trustees shall be paid by the employer when the proper remittances are not paid.
Yes. Both the cheque and the report must be received by the 20th of the month in order to avoid being assessed.
Yes. All employers shall post with the Administrator and maintain a $5000 bond or irrevocable letter of credit or a cash deposit in a form agreed between the NDTMA and QCCC. This security shall be forfeited to a maximum of the amount due including liquidated damages, audit, collection, administration and arbitration costs in the case of late payment or non-payment of the required remittances.
The bond, letter of credit or cash shall be returned to the employer after two years if the employer has made all required remittances within the proper timelines. The employer shall be required to re-instate the security if any remittances are late for two occurrences within any 12-month period. Failure to re-instate the required security within 7 days shall be grievable and the full cost of any arbitration to enforce the re-instatement shall be paid by the employer.