Common use of Catastrophic Illness Clause in Contracts

Catastrophic Illness. Donated leave may be used by a recipient only for “catastrophic illness.” Catastrophic illness means any illness or injury to an employee that is diagnosed by a physician and certified by a physician as rendering the employee unable to work for a period greater than six calendar weeks.

Catastrophic Illness. Donated leave may be used by a recipient only for “catastrophic illness.” Catastrophic illness means any illness is defined as a major health event involving an acute or injury prolonged illness, usually considered to an employee that is be life threatening. Illness must be diagnosed by a physician and certified by a physician as rendering the employee unable to work for a period greater than six calendar weeks.