Hudson and Dufry - Accessing Your Union Retirement Benefits
Western Employees Benefit Plan
Hudson Group/Hudson Duty Free currently contribute $0.20/hour into this retirement plan for you.
COVID-19 HARDSHIP DISTRIBUTION: You can request your account balance from this Plan if you are experiencing a COVID-19 related hardship. You do not need to terminate employment with Hudson Group/Hudson Duty Free
DISTRIBUTION: You can request your account balance from this Plan if:
HARDSHIP: If you are still employed and do not qualify to take a distribution from the Plan, you may be eligible for a Hardship Withdrawal if:
You need the distribution to pay tuition and related educational fees (including room and board) for the post-secondary education of yourself, your spouse, your children, or other dependent. You may take a hardship distribution to cover up to 12 months of tuition and related fees.
(6) You need the distribution to pay expenses to repair damage to your principal residence (provided the expenses would qualify for a casualty loss deduction on your tax return, without regard to 10% adjusted gross income limit).
(7) Expenses related to casualty loss in a FEMA designated disaster area provided it is the Participant’s principle residence at the time of disaster.
If you would like a distribution or a hardship, please call EB Management, the Administration Office, at 1-800-524-4852 or 206-282-3205 for the forms.
If you have other questions, please contact your Union Rep Monica Smith, 206-436-6524.