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Classification Phraseology as of:
1/1/2021
 
Classification Code:
7198(1)
 
Phraseology:

PARCEL DELIVERY AND MESSENGER SERVICE COMPANIES — including terminal employees and mechanics — no handling of bulk merchandise or freight

Footnote:

This classification does not apply: (1) if 10% or more of the individual parcels and packages delivered weigh in excess of one hundred pounds, or (2) if the total combined weight of all items delivered at any one stop exceeds two hundred pounds for 10% or more of all deliveries.

When employees furnish the vehicles utilized in the delivery of parcels, the determination of reportable remuneration shall be made in accordance with Section V, Rule 4, Drivers’ and Their Helpers’ Payroll.

The transport of the United States mail under contract to the United States Postal Service shall be classified as 7232, Mail Delivery Service Companies.

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Effective DatePure Premium RateNote
1/1/2021$7.40New/Renewal
1/1/2020$6.89New/Renewal
1/1/2019$6.61New/Renewal
Prior Phraseology and Footnote:
Shown below is the previously published phraseology and footnoteEffective Date

Phraseology:
PARCEL DELIVERY COMPANIES — no handling of bulk merchandise or freight

Footnote:
This classification does not apply: (1) if 10% or more of the individual parcels and packages delivered weigh in excess of one hundred pounds, or (2) if the total combined weight of all items delivered at any one stop exceeds two hundred pounds for 10% or more of all deliveries. If either condition applies, the operations shall be classified as 7219(1), Trucking Firms — N.O.C.

When employees furnish the vehicles utilized in the delivery of parcels, the determination of reportable remuneration shall be made in accordance with Section V, Rule 4, Drivers' and their Helpers' Payroll.

The transport of the United States mail under contract to the United States Postal Service shall be classified as 7232, Mail Delivery Service Companies.

1/1/2014
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