[Our company] covers the cost for Short Term Disability Insurance for up to [3 months].
However, there are a few things you need to know:
- You need to have been with [company name] for at least [90 days] to qualify
- We have a [7-day] elimination period
- You will be compensated at [60% of your salary] that is [paid weekly] up to [$1,500 per week]
- You get 12 weeks of paid short-term disability leave (after 12 weeks, long-term disability will kick-in)
Meaning, you will need to take [5 consecutive business days] of paid sick leave before short-term disability can take effect (that’s the elimination period). If you have previously exhausted your sick leave, you will need to take [5 business days] of unused vacation paid time off to supplement your sick leave. This will be considered on a case by case basis.
While you are out on short term disability, our communication best practice will be a weekly check-in (call or email) to evaluate your approximate return to work or to work out next steps.
If you are ever unsure if you are covered or what qualifies, feel free to ask [HR]!