Application for Long Term Disability benefits is mandatory for a prolonged illness/disability which may exceed 17 weeks (85 working days). An application must be submitted by the employee to the Long Term Disability carrier in the period of 9 to 11 weeks following onset of the illness/disability. No sick leave as provided in Article 19 shall be paid out after the 17 week period (85 working days) if the employees’ claim has been approved. An employee shall be entitled to sick leave as provided in Article 19 if adjudication of the claim is delayed through no fault of the employee. Similarly, an employee shall be entitled to sick leave if the Long Term Disability claim is denied and the employees’ absence from work would otherwise satisfy the terms of Article 19. For part time employees, the provisions of this Article shall not apply.
Application for Long Term Disability benefits is mandatory for a prolonged illness/disability which may exceed 17 weeks (85 working days). An application must be submitted by the employee to the Long Term Disability carrier in the period of 9 to 11 weeks following onset of the illness/disability. No sick leave as provided in Article 19 shall be paid out after the 17 week period (85 working days) if the employees’ claim has been approved. An employee shall be entitled to sick leave as provided in Article 19 if adjudication of the claim is delayed through no fault of the employee. Similarly, an employee shall be entitled to sick leave if the Long Term Disability claim is denied and the employees’ absence from work would otherwise satisfy the terms of Article 19. For part time employees, the provisions of this Article shall not apply. 19.07 The parties acknowledge their respective obligations as per the Ontario Human Rights Code in the accommodation process. If accommodation is required by the employee and it is determined to be required, the employee shall cooperate with the University and the Union. The parties shall apply a supportive and collaborative approach in the development and implementation of accommodation plans. Article 20:
Application for Long Term Disability
