Continuation of Benefits on Layoff. (a) In the event of a layoff, the Employer agrees to pay the premiums for the Employee benefit plans for a period of up to two (2) months. After that period, Employees so affected will be given the right to continue this coverage through direct payment until such time as their recall rights expire, or the insurance carrier no longer permits continuation of coverage, whichever occurs first. (b) The Employee must pay their share of the cost of the premiums to the Employer prior to the date that the Employer makes premium payments to the insurance carrier.
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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
Continuation of Benefits on Layoff. (a) In the event of a layoff, the Employer agrees to pay the premiums for the Employee employee benefit plans for a period of up to two (2) months. After that period, Employees employees so affected will be given the right to continue this coverage through direct payment until such time as their recall rights expire, or the insurance carrier no longer permits continuation of coverage, whichever occurs first.
(b) The Employee must pay their share of the cost of the premiums to the Employer prior to the date that the Employer makes premium payments to the insurance carrier.
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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
Continuation of Benefits on Layoff. (a) In the event of a layoff, the Employer agrees to pay the premiums for the Employee benefit plans Benefit Plans for a period of up to two (2) months. After that period, Employees employees so affected will be given the right to continue this coverage through direct payment with the employee paying one hundred percent (100%) of the premiums until such time as their recall rights expire, or the insurance carrier no longer permits continuation of coverage, whichever occurs first.
(b) The Employee employee must pay their share of the full cost of the premiums to the Employer prior to the date that the Employer makes premium payments to the insurance carrier.
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Samples: Collective Agreement