Important Notification Requirement for Contract Terminations

This is a reminder to all employers of their obligation regarding the notification of contract terminations... As per the established guidelines in the Building Services 32BJ Benefit Funds Collection Policy, it is essential that employers notify the Funds within 20 days following the termination of any contract. Please be aware that failure to provide this notice may result in liability for benefit payments for employees who were previously employed but are no longer with your organization, particularly if the account transitions to non-union status.

To ensure compliance, we encourage you to implement a system for timely notification.

Furthermore, we strongly recommend that you notify the Funds immediately upon learning of a contract termination, preferably at least 30 days in advance. Taking this proactive approach will help mitigate any potential issues related to the standard 20-day post-termination notice requirement.

Please ensure that you do not process any roster terminations for account(s) associated with a Contract Termination. Instead, log in to the Employer Self-Service (ESS) system and complete a "Notify Us" to inform us accordingly. ( Click Here to Login to ESS )

We appreciate your attention to this matter and your cooperation in ensuring compliance. Should you have any questions or require further clarification, please do not hesitate to contact your Benefit Funds Employer Service Representative or contact Employer Services at (212) 388-3354, employerrelations@32bjfunds.com.