Common use of Time Loss Clause in Contracts

Time Loss. If the work-related injury or illness prevents the 17 employee from returning to her/his regular employment or other transitional, 18 suitable and available employment by the fourth calendar day subsequent to the 19 injury or illness, the following shall occur: 20 a. The employee shall be placed on leave without pay until her/his 21 regular employment or other transitional, suitable and available 22 employment is offered, or the employee voluntarily terminates, or 23 three (3) years from the first date of absence subsequent to the 24 injury/illness, whichever occurs first. 25 b. The employee shall be eligible to receive compensation from the 26 Workers’ Compensation insurance carrier/TPA in accordance with 27 the Oregon state workers’ compensation statute (“the statute”). 28 c. The employee may access accrued sick leave hours for the 29 difference between the workers’ compensation for lost time and 30 the employee’s regular salary rate.