Interest-Based Problem Solving Sample Clauses

The Interest-Based Problem Solving clause establishes a framework for resolving disputes or disagreements by focusing on the underlying interests of the parties rather than their stated positions. In practice, this approach encourages open communication, collaborative negotiation, and the exploration of mutually beneficial solutions, often involving joint meetings or facilitated discussions. Its core function is to foster cooperation and prevent escalation of conflicts by addressing the root causes of issues, ultimately leading to more durable and satisfactory outcomes for all parties involved.
Interest-Based Problem Solving. (IBPS) Investigation Just Cause
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Interest-Based Problem Solving. The Board and the Association remain committed to the “interest based” problem solving model and agree to support and facilitate the training of stakeholders in that process (See Appendices H and I). FMCS or other agreed-upon consultant(s) will provide such training at times and locations as established by the District Leadership Team. The Board agrees to assume the cost of providing such training.
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Interest-Based Problem Solving. The District and the Association encourages the use of the interest-based problem- solving model. The success of the interest-based problem-solving model is dependent upon open communication between all parties and a willingness to objectively discuss the issue(s) or concern(s) and work together toward a viable solution. 12.2.1 An employee who believes there is a problem shall present the concern orally to the immediate supervisor within fifteen (15) working days. The immediate supervisor and employee shall meet within three (3) working days in an attempt to resolve the matter. During this conference the employee and immediate supervisor will informally follow the interest- based problem-solving model by: 12.2.1.1 Clearly stating the area(s) of concern; 12.2.1.2 Having open dialogue about the interests of each party; 12.2.1.3 Share possible solutions to the problem. 12.2.2 If resolution is not reached at the meeting pursuant to Section 12.2.1, the employee may request (within five (5) working days from the date of the meeting in Section 12.2. 1.) that the Superintendent or designee meet with the employee and the employee’s immediate supervisor. This meeting shall occur no later than ten (10) working days from the request. The interest- based problem-solving model shall include the following steps: 12.2.2.1 Identify issue(s) or areas of concern; 12.2.2.2 Discuss individual and mutual interests; 12.2.2.3 Generate options; 12.2.2.4 Clarify commitments and develop action plan.
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Interest-Based Problem Solving. The parties agree to use constructive communication skills and to utilize the principles of interest- based problem solving when seeking agreement on a topic of discussion.
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Interest-Based Problem Solving. The Employer agrees to furnish the Union, upon request, a listing of bargaining unit employees, by NAFI, at least twice a year with a six (6) month gap being between a request.
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Interest-Based Problem Solving. A process of resolving problems by mutually identifying issues, interests, options, and standards by which those options are evaluated. The solution is reached by consensus or as agreed to by the Parties at the appropriate level.
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Interest-Based Problem Solving. Fire Management and the City utilized the Interest Based Problem Solving Process philosophy to negotiate this contract. This contract represents the results of open, honest sharing of information and concerns related to issues for Fire Management and the City. Based on the philosophy of this process, Fire Management and the City agree and understand that this is a living contract and agree to meet and discuss any items within this agreement that become of concern to either party during the course of this agreement. As part of this understanding and due to the current economic conditions, both parties have agreed to reopen discussions in order to address the impact on this contract with regard to compensation in the event that the City’s overall financial situation, based on all General Fund revenues, either significantly diminishes or improves during the term of this contract. Both parties understand that any changes to this agreement are subject to the mutual consent of Fire Management and the City Manager and are also subject to approval by the City Council. (Continues on to next page)
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Interest-Based Problem Solving. The employees and the City utilized the Interest Based Problem Solving Process philosophy to negotiate this contract. This contract represents the results of open, honest sharing of information and concerns related to issues for the employees and the City. Based on the philosophy of using this process, the employees and the City agree and understand that this is a living contract and agree to meet and discuss any items within this agreement that become of concern to either party during the course of this agreement. Both parties understand that any changes to this agreement are subject to the mutual consent of the employees and the City Administrator and are also subject to approval by the City Council.
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  • Problem Solving Employees and supervisors are encouraged to attempt to resolve on an informal basis, at the earliest opportunity, a problem that could lead to a grievance. If the matter is not resolved by informal discussion, or a problem-solving meeting does not occur, it may be settled in accordance with the grievance procedure. Unless mutually agreed between the Employer and the Union problem-solving discussions shall not extend the deadlines for filing a grievance. The Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or in their absence, the Local Union President, or Area ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, or Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, either with the employee or alone, shall present to the appropriate supervisor a written request for a meeting. If the supervisor agrees to a problem- solving meeting, this meeting shall be held within fourteen (14) calendar days of receipt of the request. The supervisor, employee, Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, and up to one (1) other management person shall attempt to resolve the problem through direct and forthright communication. If another member of management is present that person will not be hearing the grievance at Step Two, should it progress to that Step. The employee, the Union ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ or in their absence, the Local Union President, or Area ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, or Chief ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, may participate in problem-solving activities on paid time, in accordance with Article 31, Union Rights, Section 1H.

  • Graduated Return to Work Where an Employee is not receiving benefits from another source and is working less than his/her regular working hours in the course of a graduated return-to-work as the Employee recovers from an illness or injury, the Employee may use any unused sick/short term disability allocation remaining, if any, for the portion of the day where the Employee is unable to work due to illness or injury. A partial sick/short term leave day will be deducted for an absence of a partial day in the same proportion as the duration of the absence is to an employee’s regular hours. Where an employee returns on a graduated return to work from a WSIB/LTD claim, and is working less than his/her regular hours, WSIB and LTD will be used to top up the employee’s wages, as approved and if applicable. Where an employee returns on a graduated return to work from an illness which commenced in the previous fiscal year, • and is not receiving benefits from another source; • and is working less than his/her regular hours of work; • and has sick leave days and/or short-term disability days remaining from the previous year The employee can access those remaining days to top up their wages proportional to the hours not worked. Where an employee returns on a graduated return to work from an illness which commenced in the previous fiscal year, • and is not receiving benefits from another source, • and is working less than his/her regular hours of work, • and has no sick leave days and/ or short-term disability days remaining from the previous year, the employee will receive 11 days of sick leave paid at 100% of the new reduced working hours. When the employee’s hours of work increase during the graduated return to work, the employee’s sick leave will be adjusted in accordance with the new schedule. In accordance with paragraph c), the Employee will also be allocated one hundred and twenty (120) short-term disability days payable at ninety percent (90%) of regular salary proportional to the hours scheduled to work under the graduated return to work. The new pro-rated sick/short-term leave allocation may not be used to top-up from part-time to full-time hours.

  • Value-Based Programs If you receive covered healthcare services under a Value-Based Program inside a Host Blue’s service area, you will not be responsible for paying any of the Provider Incentives, risk-sharing, and/or Care Coordinator Fees that are a part of such an arrangement, except when a Host Blue passes these fees to us through average pricing or fee schedule adjustments. The following defined terms only apply to the BlueCard section only: • Care Coordinator Fee is a fixed amount paid by us to providers periodically for Care Coordination under a Value-Based Program. • Care Coordination is organized, information-driven patient care activities intended to facilitate the appropriate responses to an enrolled member’s healthcare needs across the continuum of care. • Value-Based Program (VBP) is an outcomes-based payment arrangement and/or a coordinated care model facilitated with one or more local providers that is evaluated against cost and quality metrics/factors and is reflected in provider payment. • Provider Incentive is an additional amount of compensation paid to a healthcare provider by us, based on the provider’s compliance with agreed-upon procedural and/or outcome measures for a particular group of covered persons. Federal or state laws or regulations may require a surcharge, tax or other fee that applies to insured accounts. If applicable, we will include any such surcharge, tax or other fee as part of the claim charge passed on to you. • Enrolled Member Liability Calculation When covered healthcare services are provided outside of BCBSRI service area by nonparticipating providers, the amount an enrolled member pays for such services will generally be based on either the Host Blue’s nonparticipating provider local payment or the pricing arrangements required by applicable law. In these situations, the enrolled member may be responsible for the difference between the amount that the nonparticipating provider bills and the payment BCBSRI will make for the covered services as set forth in this paragraph. Federal or state law, as applicable, will govern payments, including but not limited to, emergency services, air ambulance services, and certain covered healthcare services rendered by a nonparticipating provider. • Exceptions In some exception cases, BCBSRI may pay claims from nonparticipating healthcare providers outside of BCBSRI service area based on the provider’s billed charge. This may occur in situations where an enrolled member did not have reasonable access to a participating provider, as determined by BCBSRI. In other exception cases, BCBSRI may pay such claims based on the payment BCBSRI would pay to a local nonparticipating provider (as described in the above subsection “How Non-network Providers Are Paid”). This may occur where the Host Blue’s corresponding payment would be more than BCBSRI in-service area nonparticipating provider payment. BCBSRI may choose to negotiate a payment with such a provider on an exception basis. Unless otherwise stated, in any of these exception situations, the enrolled member may be responsible for the difference between the amount that the nonparticipating healthcare provider bills and payment BCBSRI will make for the covered services as set forth in this paragraph. Blue Cross Blue Shield Global® Core If you are outside the United States (hereinafter “BlueCard service area”), you may be able to take advantage of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Global Core when accessing covered healthcare services. The Blue Cross Blue Shield Global Core is unlike the BlueCard Program available in the BlueCard service area in certain ways. For instance, although the Blue Cross Blue Shield Global Core assists you with accessing a network of inpatient, outpatient and professional providers, the network is not served by a Host Blue. As such, when you receive care from providers outside the BlueCard service area, you will typically have to pay the providers and submit the claims yourself to obtain reimbursement for these services. • Inpatient Services: In most cases, if you contact the service center for assistance, hospitals will not require you to pay for covered inpatient services, except for your cost-share amounts/deductibles, coinsurance, etc. In such cases, the hospital will submit your claims to the service center to begin claims processing. However, if you paid in full at the time of service, you must submit a claim to receive reimbursement for covered healthcare services. • Outpatient Services: Physicians, urgent care centers and other outpatient providers located outside the BlueCard service area will typically require you to pay in full at the time of service. You must submit a claim to obtain reimbursement for covered healthcare services. Preauthorization may be required for outpatient services. • Submitting a Blue Cross Blue Shield Global Core Claim: When you pay for covered healthcare services outside the BlueCard service area, you must submit a claim to obtain reimbursement. For institutional and professional claims, you should complete a Blue Cross Blue Shield Global Core claim form and send the claim form with the provider’s itemized bill(s) to the service center (the address is on the form) to initiate claims processing. Following the instructions on the claim form will help ensure timely processing of your claim. The claim form is available from BCBSRI, the service center or online at ▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇.▇▇▇. If you need assistance with your claim submission, you should call the service center at ▇.▇▇▇.▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇ (2583) or call collect at ▇.▇▇▇.▇▇▇.▇▇▇▇, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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  • Constructability Review Prepare detailed interdisciplinary constructability review within Fourteen (14) days of receipt of the plans from the District that: 10.1.2.1.6.1 Ensures construction documents are well coordinated and reviewed for errors; 10.1.2.1.6.2 Identifies to the extent known, construction deficiencies and areas of concern; 10.1.2.1.6.3 Back-checks design drawings for inclusion of modifications; and 10.1.2.1.6.4 Provides the District with written confirmation that: 10.1.2.1.6.4.1 Requirements noted in the design documents prepared for the Project are consistent with and conform to the District's Project requirements and design standards. 10.1.2.1.6.4.2 Various components have been coordinated and are consistent with each other so as to minimize conflicts within or between components of the design documents.