Benefit Restrictions. The following do not qualify for benefits pursuant to this Article: (a) The first day of absence for each separate occurrence of disability in excess of three (3) occurrences per calendar year. (b) The first two (2) days of absence for each separate occurrence of disability in excess of five (5) occurrences per calendar year. (c) For the purposes of (a) and (b) above, recurring absences for regularly scheduled treatment by a qualified medical practitioner of an ongoing or prolonged illness or injury will be considered as one (1) occurrence.
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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement
