Common use of Conversion to LTD Clause in Contracts

Conversion to LTD. Prior to the end of the six (6) months of paid leave pursuant to section 20.9.3., the employee may apply for benefits under the City's long-term disability plan. If the employee is qualified to receive benefits under the disability plan, vacation and sick leave shall accrue, and the City shall continue to pay benefits under the City's Flexible Benefit Plan and CalPERS so far as allowed by law for such employee for an additional six (6) month period. An employee receiving long-term disability can return to work on or before six (6) months from the time employee began receiving long-term disability benefits. The employee shall notify the department head as soon as practicable as to whether he or she will be returning to work prior to the expiration of the six-month period in which the employee has been on long term disability.