A Wage and Welfare Bond (aka Union Bond) is required for contractors employing local members of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT), previously known as the International Brotherhood of Painters and Allied Trades.
Jet Insurance Company provides the Wage and Welfare Bond to act as a financial tool that guarantees compensation is available should the employer fail to pay rightfully due wages and/or benefits to the employee or IUPAT local union.
The local union that the employee is a member of will determine the appropriate bond amount required. Typically, Wage and Welfare Bond limits are based on the employee’s average hours worked each month and should cover all benefits or any other union dues.
At Jet, the cost of the Union Bond is a small percentage of the bond limit and is based on the credit score of the employer. A review of the contractor’s business financials may be necessary if the limit is on the higher side.
If you are seeking up to a $10,000 limit, prices start at $200 for a one-year bond term or a convenient $20 a month. For additional bond limits and Jet’s preferred tier rates, take a look at the chart below.
Bond Limit | Monthly Cost | 1-Year Cost |
---|---|---|
Up to $10,000 | $25 | $250 |
$25,000 | $50 | $500 |
$50,000 | $100 | $1,000 |
$100,000 | $200 | $2,000 |
Wage and Welfare Bonds are only required if you are actively employing a union member. With this in mind, Jet’s monthly payment option is a great choice as it keeps the bond active for as long as payments are made or until cancellation is sought. So, if your union laborer(s) unexpectedly quit, you’re not waiting for a refund for any unused amount paid up front.
The International Union of Painters and Allied Trades Wage and Welfare Bond application can be completed online with Jet. To begin, the app asks for your contact details, the required bond limit, and your social security number for a soft credit check (this process won’t impact your score in any way).
As said before, higher bond amounts need a little extra attention, so a Jet underwriter will give you a quick call for further details if this is the case. Either way, you’ll receive approved rate options via email that are ready for online purchase once the application has been processed. Simply choose the best plan that works for you and fulfill the payment. You’ll then receive a copy of your receipt and digital bond form instantly. It’s that easy!
The Jet team can file your bond for you, or you are welcome to take care of this step yourself. All you need to do is select either option at check out. The original signed and sealed Wage and Welfare Bond, along with any other required documents, must be filed with the local union district that your employee is an active member of.
The mailing address and contact information for each International Union of Painters and Allied Trades district council or local union can be found on the Contact an IUPAT District Council or Local Union webpage. If you have further questions, the IUPAT’s main contact info can be found listed below.
IUPAT International Office
7234 Parkway Drive
Hanover, MD 21076
410-564-5900
[email protected]