How Welplan Helps Employers Meet Industry Welfare Requirements
In the construction industry, employee welfare is not just a moral commitment. For many firms, it is a contractual requirement. Agreements such as NAECI, developed by the Engineering Construction Industry Association (ECIA), and frameworks supported by BESA outline specific expectations for sick pay, death benefit and workforce wellbeing.
These requirements ensure fair and consistent treatment for all workers. They reflect the physical demands and safety risks of the sector and aim to create a reliable standard across sites. Employers must offer these benefits and be able to demonstrate that their scheme meets the necessary criteria.
Choosing the right employee benefit provider helps employers stay compliant, confident and prepared.
What NAECI And BESA-Aligned Firms Are Expected To Provide
Employers working under NAECI, ECIA or BESA agreements must provide a set of core welfare benefits. These typically include:
- Sick pay for periods of absence due to injury or illness
- Death benefit for an employee’s nominated beneficiary
- Cover that applies from the first day of employment, with no medical checks or exclusions
- A clear and consistent claims process that meets agreed timeframes
Together, these benefits protect both the worker and the employer. They reduce the risk of disputes, support workforce stability and help maintain trust on site.
NAECI and BESA agreements also require employers to provide benefits through an approved or recognised provider. This approach ensures consistency across the industry and makes it easier for all parties to oversee compliance.
The Risks Of Non-Compliance Or Self-Administering
Employers who try to manage benefits in-house or use unapproved schemes risk falling short of the standards set out in industry agreements. Even minor deviations from the required levels of cover or claims process can lead to compliance failures.
These failures do not just create administrative problems. They can result in disputes with workers, penalties from project clients or even breach of contract. In some cases, non-compliance may affect a firm’s ability to bid for future work, especially on large or union-supported sites.
Self-administering also places the burden of claims, record keeping and benefit interpretation on internal teams. Without expert support, this can quickly lead to confusion, errors and legal exposure.
How Welplan Ensures You Meet Obligations
Welplan provides a compliant benefit scheme that aligns with ECIA, NAECI and BESA requirements. Employers who use Welplan can be confident that their cover meets the standards set out in the agreements without managing every detail themselves.
The scheme includes sick pay, death benefit and accident cover based on levels approved across the industry. Cover begins on the first day of employment with no medical checks or exclusions. A UK-based team manages claims and supports employers who need help applying the scheme.
Welplan also provides clear documentation, employee guides and onboarding support. HR and payroll teams can use these tools to stay organised, manage data accurately and respond confidently during compliance checks.
Advantages Of A Sector-Approved Provider
Choosing a provider that understands the construction industry saves time, reduces risk and builds trust across your organisation. Welplan already aligns its scheme with the expectations of ECIA, BESA and NAECI.
When you choose a provider that meets these standards, you can offer compliant cover without needing to adjust the benefits or seek legal review.
Welplan supports contractors of all sizes and works directly with scheme administrators. The team has designed the claims process for site environments and tailored the documentation for operational teams rather than legal specialists. This approach improves communication and helps employers resolve claims more quickly.
Trusted By Over 300 Construction Firms
Over 300 construction and engineering employers already use Welplan to deliver their employee benefits. These firms represent a broad mix of contractors across the commercial and industrial sectors, many of whom work under ECIA, NAECI or BESA frameworks.
Employers continue to choose Welplan because it removes complexity and delivers support when it is needed most. Fast claims, straightforward admin and consistent service make it easier to meet obligations and reassure teams on site.
By choosing a provider with proven experience in your sector, you gain more than a compliant scheme. You gain a partner that understands the pace, pressure and expectations of modern construction.
Ensure Compliance With The Right Cover
If your business operates under ECIA, NAECI or BESA agreements, you have specific responsibilities around employee benefits. Welplan helps you meet those requirements with confidence.
You can check whether your current scheme still meets the required level of cover or speak to our team for a quick review. We will explain how the scheme works, help you stay compliant and support your team with fair and consistent benefits.