FAQs regarding payment

It looks as though membership of both cannot be paid from salary (check-off), can AMLA be paid separately, say by cheque, and Amicus continue to be deducted from salary? If so who would AMLA payment be sent to?
No. Members entering into the joint agreement would need to cancel their check-off arrangement with their employer and set up a direct debit or pay by cheque or credit card. It should be noted that this would be beneficial to AMLA/amicus because employers operating check-off arrangements levy a charge for doing so. This is money that would come directly to AMLA if payment is made by other means.

When becoming a member of both (joint amicus/AMLA agreement), will Amicus membership number change or will original membership number be joint membership number?
Existing members of amicus who become joint members of amicus/AMLA will retain their existing membership number but will be issued with a new membership card. AMLA will also issue a membership card with a different number.

Will members be responsible for cancelling subscription from salary (check-off) if joint membership is being deducted from bank account?
Yes – by law the member is the only person who can do this.

Will any overlap of payment [bank and salary] be reimbursed and how?
Overlap of payment will be reimbursed by cheque from amicus to the member, providing amicus has received a letter from the member requesting this.

Will any deficit [stopped from salary and not started on time by bank] be penalised?
No – but membership records will show a deficit. When/if a direct debit fails, amicus will send the member a bill for the amount owing.