Common use of National Health Care Reform Clause in Contracts

National Health Care Reform. a. For purposes of this Paragraph, fringe benefit shall be defined as any compensation other than direct wages that are received by an employee under the terms of this Agreement that are financed either wholly or in part by the employer, or by means of a salary reduction agreement between the employer and the individual employee. b. If a change in applicable federal or state statute or rule/official guidance causes a previously untaxed fringe benefit to become a portion of an employee’s taxable compensation, then the parties agree to reopen the Agreement for renegotiations; the Agreement shall be reopened for negotiation only to the extent necessary to deal with the specific fringe benefit(s) that has heretofore been untaxed but which may have become taxable. The sole purpose of reopening portions of this Agreement for renegotiations as described herein shall be to reduce, insofar as possible, any additional tax liability which an employee might suffer as a result of the change in applicable federal or state statute or applicable rule/official guidance without increasing the costs to the District. c. If a change in applicable federal or state statute or rule/official guidance causes a substantive change in the benefit level, structure, or delivery system of a fringe benefit, then the parties agree to reopen the Agreement for renegotiations; the Agreement shall be reopened for negotiation only to the extent necessary to deal with the specific fringe benefit that is subject to a change as described herein. The sole purpose of reopening portions of this Agreement for renegotiations as described herein shall be to bring applicable provisions of the Agreement in compliance with applicable federal or state statute or applicable rule/official guidance without increasing the costs to the District. d. Nothing in this Section shall be construed to require any increase in the Board’s contribution as provided for in Subsection B. 1. above, except that if any change in applicable federal or state statute (or applicable rule/official guidance) requires a change in such contributions or overall cost of the benefit, then the parties agree to reopen this Agreement for renegotiations on that issue to prevent additional costs to the District.

National Health Care Reform. a. For purposes of this Paragraph, fringe benefit shall be defined as any compensation other than direct wages that are received by an employee under the terms of this Agreement that are financed either wholly or in part by the employer, or by means of a salary reduction agreement between the employer and the individual employee. b. . If a change in applicable federal or state statute or rule/official guidance causes a previously untaxed fringe benefit to become a portion of an employee’s taxable compensation, then the parties agree to reopen the Agreement for renegotiations; the Agreement shall be reopened for negotiation only to the extent necessary to deal with the specific fringe benefit(s) that which has heretofore been untaxed but which may have become taxable. The sole purpose of reopening portions of this Agreement for renegotiations as described herein shall be to reduce, insofar as possible, any additional tax liability which an employee might suffer as a result of the change in applicable federal or state statute or applicable rule/official guidance without increasing the costs to the District. c. statute. If a change in applicable federal or state statute or rule/official guidance causes a substantive change in the benefit level, structure, or delivery system of a fringe benefit, then the parties agree to reopen the Agreement for renegotiations; the Agreement shall be reopened for negotiation only to the extent necessary to deal with the specific fringe benefit that which is subject to a change as described herein. The sole purpose of reopening portions of this Agreement for renegotiations as described herein shall be to bring applicable provisions of the Agreement in compliance with applicable federal or state statute or applicable rule/official guidance without increasing the costs to the District. d. statute. Nothing in this Section shall be construed to require any increase in the Board’s percent contribution as provided for in Subsection B. 1B.1. above, except that if any change in applicable federal or state statute (or applicable rule/official guidance) requires a change in such contributions or overall cost of the benefitcontributions, then the parties agree to reopen this Agreement for renegotiations on that issue to prevent additional costs to the Districtissue.

National Health Care Reform. a. For purposes of this Paragraph, fringe benefit shall be defined as any compensation other than direct wages that are received by an employee under the terms of this Agreement that are financed either wholly or in part by the employer, or by means of a salary reduction agreement between the employer and the individual employee. b. If a change in applicable federal or state statute or rule/official guidance causes a previously untaxed fringe benefit to become a portion of an employee’s taxable compensation, then the parties agree to reopen the Agreement for renegotiations; the Agreement shall be reopened for negotiation only to the extent necessary to deal with the specific fringe benefit(s) that which has heretofore been untaxed untaxed, but which may have become taxable. The sole purpose of reopening portions of this Agreement for renegotiations as described herein shall be to reduce, insofar as possible, any additional tax liability which an employee might suffer as a result of the change in applicable federal or state statute or applicable rule/official guidance without increasing the costs to the Districtstatute. c. If a change in applicable federal or state statute or rule/official guidance causes a substantive change in the benefit level, structure, or delivery system of a fringe benefit, then the parties agree to reopen the Agreement for renegotiations; the Agreement shall be reopened for negotiation only to the extent necessary to deal with the specific fringe benefit that which is subject to a change as described herein. The sole purpose of reopening portions of this Agreement for renegotiations as described herein shall be to bring applicable provisions of the Agreement in compliance with applicable federal or state statute or applicable rule/official guidance without increasing the costs to the District. d. statute. Nothing in this Section shall be construed to require any increase in the Board’s percent contribution as provided for in Subsection B. 1B.1. above, except that if any change in applicable federal or state statute (or applicable rule/official guidance) requires a change in such contributions or overall cost of the benefitcontributions, then the parties agree to reopen this Agreement for renegotiations on that issue to prevent additional costs to the Districtissue.

National Health Care Reform. a. For purposes of this Paragraph, fringe benefit shall be defined as any compensation other than direct wages that are received by an employee under the terms of this Agreement that are financed either wholly or in part by the employer, or by means of a salary reduction agreement between the employer and the individual employee. b. If a change in applicable federal or state statute or rule/official guidance causes a previously untaxed fringe benefit to become a portion of an employee’s taxable compensation, then the parties agree to reopen the Agreement for renegotiations; the Agreement shall be reopened for negotiation only to the extent necessary to deal with the specific fringe benefit(s) that which has heretofore been untaxed but which may have become taxable. The sole purpose of reopening portions of this Agreement for renegotiations as described herein shall be to reduce, insofar as possible, any additional tax liability which an employee might suffer as a result of the change in applicable federal or state statute or applicable rule/official guidance without increasing the costs to the Districtstatute. c. If a change in applicable federal or state statute or rule/official guidance causes a substantive change in the benefit level, structure, or delivery system of a fringe benefit, then the parties agree to reopen the Agreement for renegotiations; the Agreement shall be reopened for negotiation only to the extent necessary to deal with the specific fringe benefit that which is subject to a change as described herein. The sole purpose of reopening portions of this Agreement for renegotiations as described herein shall be to bring applicable provisions of the Agreement in compliance with applicable federal or state statute or applicable rule/official guidance without increasing the costs to the District. d. statute. Nothing in this Section shall be construed to require any increase in the Board’s percent contribution as provided for in Subsection B. 1B.1. above, except that if any change in applicable federal or state statute (or applicable rule/official guidance) requires a change in such contributions or overall cost of the benefitcontributions, then the parties agree to reopen this Agreement for renegotiations on that issue to prevent additional costs issue. Instructional Technology Technician Technology Technician $21.00 $21.53 $22.06 $22.56 $23.07 Lead Technology Technician $22.00 $22.55 $23.11 $23.63 $24.17 The starting hourly wage rates will increase by 50% of the annual percentage increase for classified staff over the duration of the contract. For hourly employees, in determining hourly wage rates for new classified employees, no such employee shall be hired above the minimum hourly wage rates specified above except for reasonable cause, taking into account special considerations such as the new employee’s certification, qualifications, prior experience, prior job performance or special supplementary skills as such considerations relate to the Districtposition; in such case, the District will discuss with the Union the contemplated higher initial placement above the starting hourly wage rate.

National Health Care Reform. a. For purposes of this Paragraph, fringe benefit shall be defined as any compensation other than direct wages that are received by an employee under the terms of this Agreement that are financed either wholly or in part by the employer, or by means of a salary reduction agreement between the employer and the individual employee. b. . If a change in applicable federal or state statute or rule/official guidance causes a previously untaxed fringe benefit to become a portion of an employee’s taxable compensation, then the parties agree to reopen the Agreement for renegotiations; the Agreement shall be reopened for negotiation only to the extent necessary to deal with the specific fringe benefit(s) that which has heretofore been untaxed untaxed, but which may have become taxable. The sole purpose of reopening portions of this Agreement for renegotiations as described herein shall be to reduce, insofar as possible, any additional tax liability which an employee might suffer as a result of the change in applicable federal or state statute or applicable rule/official guidance without increasing the costs to the District. c. statute. If a change in applicable federal or state statute or rule/official guidance causes a substantive change in the benefit level, structure, or delivery system of a fringe benefit, then the parties agree to reopen the Agreement for renegotiations; the Agreement shall be reopened for negotiation only to the extent necessary to deal with the specific fringe benefit that which is subject to a change as described herein. The sole purpose of reopening portions of this Agreement for renegotiations as described herein shall be to bring applicable provisions of the Agreement in compliance with applicable federal or state statute or applicable rule/official guidance without increasing the costs to the District. d. statute. Nothing in this Section shall be construed to require any increase in the Board’s percent contribution as provided for in Subsection B. 1B.1. above, except that if any change in applicable federal or state statute (or applicable rule/official guidance) requires a change in such contributions or overall cost of the benefitcontributions, then the parties agree to reopen this Agreement for renegotiations on that issue issue. Xxxxxx recognizes domestic partnerships for health care benefits as per applicable laws. Should the laws change to prevent additional costs no longer recognize domestic partnerships, Xxxxxx reserves the right to the Districtmaintain these benefits.