Common use of Short Term Disability Program Clause in Contracts

Short Term Disability Program. It is mandatory for all eligible full-time and part-time employees to enrol in the Short-Term Disability Program on the first day, of accident or illness, in the fourth consecutive week (21st day). (a) While on the Short-Term Disability Program the employee shall receive the equivalent of 75%, tax free, of his regular rate of pay up to a maximum of $3,500 benefit with a Non Evidence Medical Maximum of $3,500 per month benefit. (b) To ensure that the employee is paid on a continuous basis, the Employer shall pay the employee the equivalent amount the employee would be paid under the STD plan until such time that the employee is receiving regular payment from the Carrier. Upon receipt of monies from the Carrier the employee shall reimburse the Employer any amounts owing. (c) Costs associated with transferring the employee on to the STD plan and for all necessary medical forms shall be borne by the Employer. (d) Employees cannot use accumulated sick leave or access the Union's Sick Leave Bank to top up the Short-Term Disability Program benefits. (e) Employees eligible for long-term disability should refer to Article 25.5 –