Common use of VOLUNTARY TERM LIFE INSURANCE Clause in Contracts

VOLUNTARY TERM LIFE INSURANCE. The County shall deduct from SEIU bargaining unit members’ biweekly paychecks premiums for Union-sponsored voluntary term life insurance, and remit such funds directly to the term life insurance provider selected by the Union (currently Mutual of Omaha), pursuant to paragraph 5 below. The one-time startup costs (based on receiving a biweekly electronic file) shall be billed based on actual County staff time incurred at corresponding hourly rates per the Fresno County Master Schedule of Fees (“MSF”), not to exceed $3,220. Startup costs shall be defined as the hourly labor costs which are necessarily incurred for set up of new deductions and testing through the end of the first deduction. The County shall provide the Union an itemized invoice of startup costs incurred. The Union shall submit payment to County within thirty (30) days of invoice date. Ongoing costs (based on receiving a biweekly electronic file) shall be billed based on actual County staff time incurred at the corresponding MSF hourly rates on a quarterly basis. Ongoing costs shall be defined as the hourly labor costs which are necessarily incurred in adding or deleting the voluntary term life insurance deduction from members’ payroll. The County shall provide the Union an itemized invoice of ongoing costs incurred. The Union shall submit payment to the County within thirty (30) days of invoice date. Upon request by the Union, the County shall provide the most current MSF, which is subject to change (i.e., rates could increase or decrease) at least once per year based on Board of Supervisor’s approval. The County shall accept biweekly electronic files in a mutually agreed upon format from the administrator of the life insurance provider, and take deductions from the participating employees’ paychecks as reflected by the administrator. The administrator is responsible for the accuracy of all deductions submitted. Any incorrect deductions or refunds will be handled by the administrator. Deductions shall begin and end based on the file sent by the administrator of the life insurance provider, provided there is enough net compensation in the employee’s check to accommodate the deduction. County shall provide to employees the same information regarding this plan as it does with regard to all other non-County-sponsored voluntary plans. Any future payroll deductions for Union-sponsored optional benefits for its members shall require mutual agreement by both parties. As it relates to the Agency Shop provision in the respective MOUs, the parties agree that the language: “and insurance premiums” shall be null and void. Furthermore, as it relates to the Dues Deduction provision in the Unit 36 MOU, the parties agree that the language “other monies” shall be null and void. Nothing in this article is intended to affect or impact the voluntary long-term disability program. The continuation of the Union sponsored voluntary life insurance program for Bargaining Units 3, 4, 12, 22 and 36 may be negotiated with each successor MOU beginning no sooner than December 9, 2015. The Union agrees to indemnify and hold the County harmless for any and all claims, demands, suits or other action arising from this article. Alleged violations of this article shall be adjudicated under the Employee Grievance Resolution Procedure.

VOLUNTARY TERM LIFE INSURANCE. The County shall deduct premiums for Association-sponsored voluntary term life insurance from SEIU Fresno County Public Safety Association (FCPSA) bargaining unit members’ biweekly paychecks premiums for Union-sponsored voluntary term life insurancepaychecks, and remit such funds directly to the term life insurance provider selected by the Union Association (currently Mutual of OmahaAFLAC), pursuant to paragraph 5 below. The one-time startup costs (based on receiving a biweekly electronic file) shall be billed based on actual County staff time incurred at corresponding hourly rates per the Fresno County Master Schedule of Fees (“MSF”), not to exceed $3,220. Startup costs shall be defined as the hourly labor costs which are necessarily incurred for set up of new deductions and testing through the end of the first deduction. The County shall provide the Union an itemized invoice of startup costs incurredincurred to the Association. The Union Association shall submit payment to County within thirty (30) days of invoice date. Ongoing costs (based on receiving a biweekly electronic file) shall be billed on a quarterly basis, based on actual County staff time incurred at the corresponding MSF hourly rates on a quarterly basisrates. Ongoing costs shall be defined as the hourly labor costs which are necessarily incurred in adding or deleting the voluntary term life insurance deduction from members’ payroll. The County shall provide the Union an itemized invoice of ongoing costs incurredincurred to the Association. The Union Association shall submit payment to the County within thirty (30) days of invoice date. Upon request by the UnionAssociation, the County shall provide the most current MSF, which is subject to change (i.e., i.e. rates could increase or decrease) at least once per year based on Board of Supervisor’s Supervisors’ approval. The County shall accept biweekly electronic files in a mutually agreed upon format from the administrator of the life insurance provider, and take deductions from the participating employees’ paychecks as reflected by the administrator. The administrator is responsible for the accuracy of all deductions submitted. Any incorrect deductions or refunds will be handled by the administrator. Deductions shall begin and end based on the file sent by the administrator of the life insurance provider, provided there is enough net compensation in the employee’s check to accommodate the deduction. County shall provide to employees the same information regarding this plan to employees as it does with regard to all other non-County-sponsored voluntary plans. Any future payroll deductions for UnionAssociation-sponsored optional benefits for its members shall require mutual agreement by both parties. As it relates to the Agency Shop provision in the respective MOUs, the parties agree that the language: “and insurance premiums” shall be null and void. Furthermore, as it relates to the Dues Deduction provision in the Unit 36 MOU, the parties agree that the language “other monies” shall be null and void. Nothing in this article is intended to affect or impact the voluntary long-term disability program. The continuation of the Union Association sponsored voluntary life insurance program for Bargaining Units 3, 4, 12, 22 and 36 may be negotiated with each successor MOU beginning no sooner than December 9, 2015MOU. The Union Association agrees to indemnify and hold the County harmless for any and all claims, demands, suits or other action arising from this article. Alleged violations of this article shall be adjudicated under the Employee Grievance Resolution Procedure.