HAWAII ELECTRICIANS VACATION & HOLIDAY FUND 1935 HAU STREET, ROOM 300 ● HONOLULU, HAWAII 96819-5003 ● PHONE (808) 841-6169 ● FAX 847-4596

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is my 12-month earning period? How will I know how much to expect for The earning period includes your hours my Vacation & Holiday Benefits and how worked for the period from August to July of many Vacation Days I have? the previous year. In November, enclosed with your Holiday check, you will receive a statement showing: When am I paid my Holiday Benefit? 1) total contributions received by the Fund Your Holiday check is paid in mid- on your behalf for the 12-month earning November. period; 2) any investment gains or losses, 3) Federal and State Taxes withheld; 4) the How do I apply for my Vacation Benefit? amount of your Vacation and Holiday Your Vacation Benefit will be paid to you Benefit; and 5) the amount of vacation days automatically in mid-May. Please coordinate earned for the year. You can also view your vacation time off from work directly with your benefits on the Hawaii Electricians website employer. (see below).

How are my Vacation and Holiday How can I view my Vacation & Holiday Benefits calculated? Benefits online? The Electricians Inside and Outside CBA Visit our website: breaks down employer contributions on your www.hawaiielectricians.com to view your behalf as: 56% for Vacation benefits and benefits online. From the homepage, click 44% for Holiday benefits. The on “Members Area,” then type in your Telecommunication CBA breaks down Members ID and Password. To set up an employer contributions as 50% for Vacation online Member ID and Password, contact benefits and 50% for Holiday benefits the Admin Office at (808) 841-6169.

What are the effects of my Vacation Are my Vacation & Holiday benefits benefit on my unemployment benefits? taxable? According to the Hawaii Unemployment Yes. You will receive a Form W-2 from the Division Office, Vacation payments will not Fund at the end of January for the prior be counted against an applicant’s calendar year’s benefit payments. unemployment benefit as long as the benefit payment is reported and explained that it is Important Information: Updating Your for past work performed. Current Address. It is important that you keep our office Can I call the Fund office to find out how informed of any change of address. Your many vacation days I have remaining? Vacation & Holiday Benefits may be Taking vacation time off from work will be delayed if your benefit checks are mailed coordinated between you and your to an old address. Change of Address employer. The Admin Office does not track forms can be accessed on your vacation days taken. www.hawaiielectricians.com: from the homepage, click on: “FORMS” then “Address Change Form.” The completed form may be faxed, mailed or hand- delivered: Fax: (808) 847-4596 Address: 1935 Hau St Rm 300, Honolulu HI 96819.