REMINDER: Electronic Reporting of EIT Monthly Reports & Payroll
Effective January 2022
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EIT Monthly Reports & Payments – effective January 2022, all payroll reports and
corresponding fringe benefit payments must be submitted to EIT electronically. A notice
addressing this was sent out by EIT last week & the notice is posted on the ECA website.
Employers should contact EIT Helpdesk at helpdesk@fundoffice.org for further information regarding electronic reporting implementation.
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Use ECA's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to tackle some of your New Year's Resolutions!
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The ERS: Employee Assistance Program is a free service for ECA Members and their Employees. Financial worries, Estate Planning, Mental Health, Work/Life Balance - use these free services to tackle some of Life's Challenges!
The Employees Assistance Program includes Counseling and Coaching Assistance Resources such as:
MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING & WORK/LIFE RESOURCES
Navigating the practical challenges of life, while handling the demands of your job can be stressful. Work/Life resources and referral services are designed to provide knowledgeable consultation and customized guidance to assist with gaining resolution to everyday hurdles. RESOURCES INCLUDE: Adoption, Elder/Adult Care, Parenting, Child Care, Special Needs Support, Wellness
LEGAL/FINANCIAL RESOURCES
Legal and Financial resources and referrals are available to connect employees with experienced, vetted professionals in their topical area of legal and financial needs.
RESOURCES INCLUDE: Divorce/Custody, Bankruptcy, Budgeting, Estate Planning/Wills, Personal Injury/Malpractice, Major Life Event Planning
ERS helps employees and their household members achieve their personal and professional goals by providing coaching that meets needs in many of life's domains. A coach works actively to help individuals assess their current situation then develop goals to meet their stated expectations. A coach is an accountability partner and helps individuals overcome obstacles to achieve goals. COACHES HELP WITH: Life Transitions, Work/Life Balance, Goal Setting, Improving Relationships, & More.
PRIVATE, CONFIDENTIAL, & AT NO COST TO YOU - FOR YOU, YOUR EMPLOYEES AND THEIR FAMILIES
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Powering Chicago Seeks Electrical Contractors to Feature
in Upcoming Marketing Initiatives
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Powering Chicago would like to feature your Company in upcoming news and marketing initiatives!
Utilize this FREE opportunity to showcase your work and grow your business. Stories can be about your Company, a project you are working on, a charitable activity you participate in, a new technology you are using, and much more.
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Projects are Judged by:
- Distinctive, functional or innovative design
- Quality of construction
- Impact of the project on the community
- Safety record
Project Entry Deadline: Jan. 10, 2022
Project Submission Photos Deadline: Feb. 7, 2022
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Chicago Building Congress Merit Awards 2022 |
The Merit Awards have celebrated the building industry since 1956 by singling out the outstanding projects in greater Chicagoland built during the past three years. Merit Awards are presented for construction in the following nine categories:
Education
Healthcare
Residential/Hospitality
Commercial Construction under $50M
Commercial Construction over $50M
Renovation and Adaptive Reuse Under $15M
Renovation and Adaptive Reuse Over $15M
Infrastructure or Industrial Construction
Interior Build-Out
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NECA Legislative Conference
March 28 - 31, 2022
SAVE THE DATES!
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For the first time since 2019, the NECA National Legislative Conference is returning in-person this March 28–31 at the Mandarin Oriental in Washington, D.C. Join fellow contractors from around the country for updates on Congress, electrical industry priorities, NECA’s lobbying and fundraising efforts, and more. Attendees will also hear from top guest speakers, and get an opportunity to have their voices heard by those on Capitol Hill. The format of these visits will not be the same as in the past due to visitation restrictions.
REGISTRATION BEGINS JANUARY 12, 2022!
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CISCO Annual Scholarships Available |
CISCO has begun to accept applications for its long-standing Annual Scholarship Awards Program. The applications for these different categories can be found on CISCO’s website/homepage at www.cisco.org. The three scholarship program categories are: 1) Four-year college scholarships for high school seniors; 2) Two-year awards for seniors planning on attending a community college; and 3) Two-year continuing education awards to union members or contractor employees. The deadline to submit the applications is Friday, February 18, 2022. Interested students may email the completed applications, or send in the mail. For more information, call CISCO at (630) 472-9411. |
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NECA This Week (12/28/21) |
Please click on the link for the current edition of "NECA THIS WEEK." |
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Follow ECA Chicago on Social Media! |
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Webinar recordings available online for ECA Members!
If you missed a meeting or webinar by ECA, you can now log-in to the website and view the program you missed. Many recordings are now available, and more will be added daily from webinars held over the past year. Go to www.ecachicago.com and under the "Industry Resources" pull down menu, select "Member Education and Webinar Recordings". You will be prompted to log-in, and then you are free to browse webinar recordings you may have missed. Please contact ECA with questions (708)531-0022.
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COVID-19 RESOURCES FOR ECA MEMBERS: |
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Stay up to date on the latest changes for our Industry including news releases, legislation and Government mandates, workplace safety and preparation guidelines, OSHA alerts, and more that affect electrical contractors in Chicago and Cook County.
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SAVE THE DATES
Gibsons Steakhouse
Oak Brook, IL
Tampa, FL
February 11, 2022
Maggiano's Little Italy
Schaumburg, IL
Carmine's Restaurant
Rosemont, IL
Maggiano's Banquets
Oak Brook, IL
March 13 - 16, 2022
Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay
Tampa, FL
April 4 - 9. 2022
Hotel Pullman Eiffel Tower
Paris, France
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