Question 1

Who chooses which stocks or funds my retirement is invested in?

Test McTesterson · Accepted Answer

Alerus provides a tool to help you choose funds based on 7 different lifestyle choices. You can either use the lifestyle choices tool or manually select individual funds from a wide variety of choices. If you do not make any selections, Alerus will use a default selection for your funds.

Question 2

What is a Roth 401k?

Test McTesterson · Accepted Answer

A Roth 401k is a retirement savings account, offered to you as an employee of BRC. Any contributions you elect to make will be deducted from your paycheck post-tax, which means you will pay Income Tax on those amounts.

Be aware, there are some restrictions and penalties incurred if you withdraw money from your Roth 401k before age 59 ½, such as withdrawing before having the money in your account for 5 years or more.

In all matters relating to your Roth 401k and retirement, it is recommended that you consult with your tax professional.

For more information please visit the IRS website.

Question 3

Where are my 401k retirement funds invested?

Test McTesterson · Accepted Answer

BRC 401k retirement funds are invested through Alerus Retirement & Benefits.

You can log into your account from the BRC website portal.

Question 4

What is a 401k?

jbondeson · Accepted Answer

A 401k retirement plan is a special type of account funded through pre-tax payroll deductions. Your funds in the account can be invested in a number of different stocks, bonds, mutual funds, or other assets, and are not taxed on any capital gains, dividends, or interest until they are withdrawn.

BRC offers or contributes to several types of 401K retirement plans:

You can make Voluntary Traditional 401K or Roth 401K Deductions from your weekly paycheck in either a set weekly amount or a percentage of your income.
BRC may also contribute to your 401k based on your trade proficiency,
If you are on a prevailing wage job there could be an additional 401k contribution.
If you are eligible for profit sharing BRC may make a contribution to your 401k.

In all matters relating to your 401k and retirement, it is recommended that you consult with your tax professional.

For more information please visit the IRS website.

Question 5

What is Minneapolis Sick and Safe time and how is it used?

Test McTesterson · Accepted Answer

Sick and safe time is a new law in Minneapolis regarding time off work. This local law creates access to sick and safe time for all non-exempt workers within the city limits of Minneapolis who experience a qualifying event. Sick and safe time includes illness or injury, medical treatment or preventative care, domestic or sexual assault, and care of a family member.

*Employees ONLY accrue sick and safe time while they work in Minneapolis and are ONLY eligible to use sick and safe time while scheduled to work in Minneapolis.

For more information visit the Minneapolis Sick and Safe Time website or contact Rob Winberg at the BRC corporate office.

Question 6

How do I view my PTO (paid time off) balance?

Test McTesterson · Accepted Answer

If eligible for PTO, you can see your current balance on your paycheck. If you have questions about your balance please contact Rob Winberg.

Question 7

How do I deposit into my Health Savings Account?

Test McTesterson · Accepted Answer

You can elect to direct deposit a portion of your paycheck into your HSA account. After you’ve set up your account, download, print, and fill out the HSA form below. Once you've filled out the form, return it to Rob Winberg at our the BRC corporate office. Your elected deduction will be deposited into your HSA the following pay period.

HSA Form: DOWNLOAD

Question 8

What is an HSA?

Test McTesterson · Accepted Answer

HSA is short for a Health Savings Account. An HSA is essentially a bank account that can be used for medical expenses. Any deposits made into your HSA account are NOT taxed, so they can be a helpful tool in budgeting for medical expenses over the course of a year.

HSA funds roll over and accumulate year to year if they are not spent. They are checking accounts owned and controlled by YOU, opened at the bank of your choice.

Our primary bank Alerus Financial can set you up with a personal HSA account if you are interested in opening one. Please call 1-800-433-1685 or visit the Alerus Financial website for more information. You can also visit the Arden Hills location at the address below.

Alerus Financial - Arden Hills
2 Pine Tree Dr #400
Arden Hills, MN 55112

Be aware, there is a usually a monthly service fee for an HSA account.

For more information contact BRC Human Resources Manager Renee Nelson at renee.nelson@buildingrestoration.com or call her direct line at 612-638-1828.

Question 9

Where can I find information regarding my medical coverage?

Test McTesterson · Accepted Answer

BRC uses Marsh & McLennan Agency to provide medical coverage to eligible employees. For more information regarding your medical coverage log in to the MMA HR Link website.

Question 10

BRC Benefits Overview

Test McTesterson · Accepted Answer

Click here to view the BRC Benefits Package for plan year April 2019 - March 2020.

Click here to view the BRC Benefits Package for plan year April 2020 -March 2021

Question 11

Do field employees get reimbursed for parking?

Test McTesterson · Accepted Answer

Yes, field employees can receive up to $5/day for parking reimbursement.
To receive reimbursement, employees must provide the accounting department a legible receipt within 30 days of the charge.
Charges older than 30 days will not be reimbursed.
Receipts that are not legible will not be reimbursed.

Receipts can be sent with attention to Rob Winberg at the BRC corporate office.

Question 12

How can I change the tax amount withheld from my paycheck?

Test McTesterson · Accepted Answer

A W4 form is needed to change your tax withholdings.
Print out a copy, fill in your information (it has instructions and a worksheet to help calculate the number of allowances you are claiming), sign the document, and bring it to Rob Winberg in accounting at the BRC corporate office.
You only need to submit the first page.
Rob also has the forms and can assist in completing the form if you have questions.

Question 13

What is Per Diem and who is eligible?

Test McTesterson · Accepted Answer

Per Diem means “per day.” Per Diem is a benefit for employees who are traveling out of town for work. A field employee is eligible to receive a per diem payment per day under certain conditions.

The per diem rate at BRC is $85 per night OR a maximum of $340 for the full week at the company’s discretion.

Per Diem is calculated based on distances between your home, the job’s address, the job’s designated shop, and your typical shop address. The rules are dependent on whether your shop and the job’s shop are the same or different. As stated in the BRC Employee handbook, section 5:2.

“A field employee is eligible to receive a per diem payment per day under certain conditions. If the Jobs Shop and Employee Shop are the same, then the employee will get per diem if the Job is greater than 60 miles from the Jobs Shop and the Employee lives more than 60 miles from the Job. Otherwise if the Jobs Shop and Employee Shop are different, the employee will get per diem if the employee lives more than 60 miles from the Jobs Shop and the employee lives more than 60 miles from the Job.”

If you have moved and need to update your home address with us, please contact HR Manager Renee Nelson at our corporate office. For more information regarding per diem for field employees, or with questions to see if you are eligible, please contact your project manager.

Question 14

How do I make changes to my direct deposit bank account?

Test McTesterson · Accepted Answer

Contact Rob Winberg at the BRC corporate office. You will need to fill out the form below and return it to Rob in order to make changes.

HSA Form: DOWNLOAD

Question 15

How do I read my check stub?

jbondeson · Accepted Answer

Here are example check stubs with legends to help understand what all the abbreviations mean. If you have additional questions about your check stub, please contact Rob Winberg.

Top of Pay Stub example
Bottom of Pay Stub example

Question 16

What if I have a dispute about the hours I worked?

jbondeson · Accepted Answer

If you notice on your pay check that you were not paid for hours you worked, talk to your Foreman about the difference. They can contact Rob Winberg in accounting with the corrected information and any wages you are due will be added to your next paycheck.

Question 17

How do I deposit into my HSA?

jbondeson · Accepted Answer

You can elect to directly deposit a portion of your paycheck into your HSA account. After you've set up your account, download, print, fill out THIS form, and return it to Rob Winberg at our Corporate office. Your elected deduction will be deposited into your HSA the following pay period.

Question 18

What do I do if I get hurt at work?

Test McTesterson · Accepted Answer

As soon as the incident occurs, report to your first line supervisor, Safety Manager Chris Towle, or HR Manager Renee Nelson. Your supervisor will complete a first report of injury form which can be found in FileMaker. A hard copy of the form can be obtained through Human Resources.

Question 19

What if the job start time is incorrect, or has changed since the start of the job?

Test McTesterson · Accepted Answer

If the start hours for the job are incorrect, the Foreman should contact the Project Manager to discuss them. Only the Project Manager can make this change. Any and all job start and end times must be approved by both the jobs project manager and superintendent.

Question 20

What if I have a dispute about the hours I worked?

Test McTesterson · Accepted Answer

If you notice on your paycheck that you were not paid for hours you worked, talk to your Foreman about the difference. They will then contact Accounting with the corrected information and any wages you are due will be added to your next paycheck.

Question 21

Do I need to punch out for lunch?

Test McTesterson · Accepted Answer

Employer’s are required to allow employees time for an unpaid lunch break. Therefore our system will automatically deduct 30 minutes unpaid lunch or dinner break during any shift of five (5) or more consecutive hours for employees who eat lunch at their worksite.

Any employees who leave their worksite for lunch are required to punch out upon leaving and punch back in when returned to the job site or work station.

Employees who take their lunch break at the job site or workplace are required to punch out for lunch. If an employee does not clock out for lunch, 30 minutes will be automatically deducted from their timecard.

For hourly paid employees who leave their job site workplace, office, shop etc, they are required to punch out when leaving and punch back in upon returning. Punching out at the beginning and punching in at the end of each meal break is mandatory. Employees are required to punch out if on extended personal phone calls or for any other personal reasons that they are not performing company work (other than using the restroom). Immediate supervisors will notify employees of any rules for scheduling lunch breaks at each work location and/or within each department.

Employees can override the automatic deduction for lunch, if necessary and it can also be corrected by talking with your Foreman to correct your time card.

Question 22

How do I change my personal information? (Name, address, contact info, marital status, emergency contacts, etc.)

Test McTesterson · Accepted Answer

For changes to insurance and benefits, email the HR Manager Renee Nelson at renee.nelson@buildingrestoration.com or call her direct line at 612-638-1828.

For payroll changes to your W-4 dependents or direct payroll deposit information, 401k elections, questions about court-ordered child support and wage garnishments, please contact Accounting Manager Rob Winberg at rob.winberg@buildingrestoration.com or call his direct line at 612-638-1833.

Question 23

How do I update my contact information?

jbondeson · Accepted Answer

Fill out this form!

Employee Information 2020 Download

Question 24

What is FileMaker?

jbondeson · Accepted Answer

FileMaker is a software database program that BRC uses to keep track of its equipment inventory, field orders, time punches, purchase orders, job status, bids and leads we’re working on. In general, nearly every aspect of the company touches our FileMaker database in some capacity.

FileMaker is on our company computers and iPads. We’re working on developing and rolling out additional functionality for FileMaker. We have an in-house developer who works tirelessly developing new functions and aspects to FileMaker that will not only help with efficiencies in the office and shop, but in the field as well.

If you experience issues with the time clock, FileMaker functionality in general, or have a suggestion to make the system more user friendly, please contact our Filemaker Developer David Pasewald at david.pasewald@buildingrestoration.com or call his direct line at 612-638-1840.

Question 25

What if the Job Start Time are incorrect, or have changed since the start of the job?

jbondeson · Accepted Answer

If the start hours for the job are incorrect, the Foreman should contact the Project Manager to discuss them. Only the Project Manager can make this change.

Question 26

How can I change the tax amount withheld from my paycheck?

jbondeson · Accepted Answer

This is the W4 needed to change your tax withholdings.
Print out a copy, fill out your information (it has instructions and a worksheet to help calculate the number of allowances you are claiming), sign it, and bring it into Rob Winberg in accounting.
You only need to submit the first page.
Rob also has copies and can help you fill out the form if you have questions.