Government Mandated Increases. If the State or federal government mandates increases in taxes, license fees, minimum wage levels, or similar costs from which the City is not exempt and which are beyond the control of Agency, Agency may request in writing a price increase from the Director. This request must contain documentation of the reasons for the increases and their effect on Agency's ability to provide goods or services under the Agreement. If the Director approves the price increase the price increase will be effective on the date the Director approves it in writing. If the Director does not approve the increase, Agency may terminate the Agreement within thirty (30) days of the Director’s failure to approve the increase, whichever comes last. Provided, however, the City shall pay no less than the federal hourly minimum wage rate for any Agency employee.
Government Mandated Increases. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, if at any time during the term of this Agreement, Provider is required to increase Assigned Employee wages (due to increase in minimum wage rates or mandatory benefits requirement), incurs an increase in its payroll burden costs (such as FICA, FUI, SUI or worker's compensation) or is required to pay additional taxes or premiums or offer benefits or reimburse employee costs or expenses, which are related to the employment of Assigned Employee, as a result of any applicable law or determination, order or action by a governmental authority or government insurance benefit program, Client agrees that Assigned Employee may increase its applicable rates proportionately. Provider shall use commercially reasonable efforts to provide Client with 30 days written notice of any such modification, which such modification shall apply retroactively and prospectively, as appropriate. Failure of Client to adhere to this paragraph shall be deemed a material breach of this Agreement by Client.
