Common use of Conditions of Payment Clause in Contracts

Conditions of Payment. a. Payments under the Short Term and Long Term Disability Plans referred to in Sections 1 and 2 of this Article will not be made for: 1. Any disability occurring during the first 12 months that the employee's plan coverage is in effect if caused by any condition for which he/she received treatment during the three month period before his/her coverage became effective; or 2. Any period of incapacity beyond the third consecutive calendar day during which the employee is not under treatment by a licensed practicing physician; or 3. Any disability caused directly or indirectly by war declared or undeclared; or 4. Any intentionally self-inflicted injury; or 5. Any disability resulting from commission of a felony; or 6. Any disability due to willful misconduct, violation of plant rules, or refusal to use safety appliances. b. Payments under these plans will be made only to employees whose absence is due to non- occupational or occupational disability and will not be paid to employees who are absent for other reasons. c. Payments will only be made when the Company is provided, if it so requests, with a doctor's certificate, subject to confirmation by a doctor selected by the Company, as proof that the employee's absence was due to legitimate non-occupational or occupational illness or injury. Under normal circumstances, a doctor's certification will not be requested by the Company during the first three consecutive calendar days of the absence. However, certification may be requested by the Company for any or all of the first three days if the Company has reason to question the absence. d. Payments will only be made when employees properly report their absence and the cause of their absence to the proper Company representative in a prompt manner. e. Payments are applicable only for the normal workweek and normal workday. In case working hours of the plant are changed, it is understood that payment under the above schedule will be changed in direction proportion to the change in working hours. f. It is recognized by the Union that the Company has a continuing interest in reducing absenteeism, no matter what the cause.

Conditions of Payment. a. Payments under the Short Term and Long Term Disability Plans referred to in Sections 1 and 2 of this Article will not be made for: 1. Any any disability occurring during the first 12 twelve (12) months that the employee's plan coverage is in effect if caused by any condition for which he/he or she received treatment during the three (3) month period before his/his or her coverage became effective; , or 2. Any any period of incapacity beyond the third consecutive calendar day during which the employee is not under treatment by a licensed practicing physician; , or 3. Any any disability caused directly or indirectly by war declared or undeclared; , or 4. Any any intentionally self-inflicted injury; , or 5. Any any disability resulting from commission of a felony; , or 6. Any any disability due to willful misconduct, violation of plant rules, or refusal to use safety appliances. b. Payments under these plans will be made only to employees whose absence is due to non- occupational or occupational disability and will not be paid to employees who are absent for other reasons. c. Payments will only be made when the Company is provided, if it so requests, with a doctor's certificate, subject to confirmation by a doctor selected by the Company, as proof that the employee's absence was due to legitimate non-occupational or occupational illness or injury. Under normal circumstances, a doctor's certification will not be requested by the Company during the first three (3) consecutive calendar days of the absence. However, certification may be requested by the Company for any or all of the first three (3) days if the Company has reason to question the absence. d. Payments will only be made when employees properly report their absence and the cause of their absence to the proper Company representative in a prompt manner. e. Payments are applicable only for the normal workweek and normal workdaywork day. In case working hours of the plant are changed, it is understood that payment under the above schedule will be changed in direction direct proportion to the change in working hours. f. It is recognized by the Union that the Company has a continuing interest in reducing absenteeism, no matter what the cause.

Conditions of Payment. a. a) Payments under the Short Term and Long Term Disability Plans referred to in Sections 1 and 2 of this Article will not be made for: 1. ) Any disability occurring during the first 12 (12) months that the employee's ’s plan coverage is in effect if caused by any condition for which he/she he received treatment during the three month period before his/her his coverage became effective; , or 2. ) Any period of incapacity beyond the third consecutive calendar day (24) work hours or (40) work hours (if applicable) during which the employee is not under treatment and excused from work by a licensed licensed, practicing physician; , or 3. ) Any disability caused directly or indirectly by war declared or undeclared; , or 4. ) Any intentionally self-inflicted injury; , or 5. ) Any disability resulting from commission of a felony; , or 6. ) Any disability due to willful misconduct, violation of plant Plant rules, or refusal to use safety appliances. b. 7) The first (24) work hours of any disability under the short-term disability plan. There is a (24) work hours or (40) work hours (if applicable) waiting period for start of benefits under the short-term disability plan, except as indicated below: The (24) work hours or (40) work hours (if applicable) waiting period required before short- term disability benefit payments begin shall be waived if on the first day of a qualifying absence you are hospitalized. Evidence of such hospitalization as may be required by the Company shall be supplied by the employee or, in the absence of such satisfactory evidence, the 24 work hours waiting period, prior to start of short-term disability benefit payments, will be required. b) Payments under these plans will be made only to employees whose absence is due to non- occupational or occupational disability and will not be paid to employees who are absent for other reasons. c. Payments c) Short Term Disability plan payments will only be made when the Company is provided, if it so requests, with a doctor's ’s certificate, subject to confirmation by a doctor selected by the Company, as proof that the employee's ’s absence was due to legitimate non-occupational or occupational illness or injury. Under normal circumstances, the Company will not request a doctor's ’s certification will not be requested by the Company during the first three consecutive calendar days workdays of the absence. However, certification may be requested by the Company for any or all of the first three days if the Company has reason to question the absence, it may request doctor certification for any or all of the first three consecutive work days of the absence. The doctor’s certificate must contain information as to the extent of the illness. In all cases, the Company requires a doctor’s certification for any period of incapacity beyond 24 work hours or 40 work hours (if applicable) for payment of short term disability benefits. d. d) Payments will only be made when employees properly report their absence and the cause of their absence to the proper Company representative in a prompt manner. e. e) Payments are applicable only for the normal workweek and normal workday. In case working hours of the plant Plant are changed, it is understood that payment under the above schedule will be changed in direction direct proportion to the change in working hours. f. f) It is recognized by the Union that the Company has a continuing interest in reducing absenteeism, no matter what the cause.

Conditions of Payment. a. A. The first 40 hours for any non-occupational disability is unpaid. However, if an employee is admitted to the hospital as an in-patient for a certified non-occupational disability absence, any remaining hours of the 40-hour unpaid wait period will be waived. B. Payments under the Short Short-Term and Long Long- Term Disability Plans referred to in Sections 1 and 2 of this Article will not be made for: 1. Any disability occurring during the first 12 months that the employee's ’s plan coverage is in effect if caused by any condition for which he/she received treatment during the three 3-month period before his/her coverage became effective; , or 2. Any period of incapacity non-occupational disability absence beyond the third consecutive calendar day 40 hours during which the employee is not under treatment by a licensed practicing physician; , or 3. Any disability caused directly or indirectly by war declared or undeclared; , or 4. Any intentionally self-inflicted injury; , or 5. Any disability resulting from commission of a felony; , or 6. Any disability due to willful misconduct, violation of plant Company rules, or refusal to use safety appliances. b. C. Payments under these plans will be made only to employees whose absence is due to non- occupational or occupational disability and will not be paid to employees who are absent for other reasons. c. D. Payments will only be made when the Company is provided, if it so requests, with a doctor's physician’s certificate, subject to confirmation by a doctor physician selected by the Company, as proof that the employee's ’s absence was due to legitimate non-occupational or occupational illness or injury. Under normal circumstances, a doctor's physician’s certification will not be requested by the Company during the first three consecutive calendar days 40 hours of the absence. However, certification may be requested by the Company for any or all of the first three days 40 hours of absence if the Company has reason to question the absence. d. E. Payments will only be made when employees properly report their absence and the cause of their the absence to the proper Company representative in a prompt manner. e. F. Payments are applicable only for the normal workweek and normal workday. In case working hours of the plant Company are changed, it is understood that payment under the above schedule will be changed in direction direct proportion to the change in working hours. f. G. It is recognized by the Union that the Company has a continuing interest in reducing absenteeism, no matter what the cause. X. Xx employee who is absent from work because of an occupational disability arising out of or in the course of his/her employment, and who meets the conditions stated in this Article, will be excused from work. To receive disability pay, the employee must report to supervision the incident giving rise to the disability immediately and cooperate fully in obtaining medical treatment. I. It is understood that an employee, while disabled, is eligible to receive pay only in accordance with this Article, and is ineligible for payments the Contract may provide for absences due to reasons other than disability.

Conditions of Payment. a. Payments under the Short Term and Long Term Disability Plans referred to in Sections 1 and 2 of this Article will not be made for: 1. For the first 24 hours of absence for any non-occupational disability unless such period of disability extends beyond two (2) calendar weeks in which event payment will be made on the basis of absences for hours, which would normally have been worked had the employee performed his regular schedule of work during the first 24 hours of absence. If an employee is admitted to the hospital as an inpatient or treated on an outpatient basis and provided services that would otherwise require admission to the hospital as an inpatient during the first 24 hours of a certified non- occupational disability, any remaining hours of the 24-hour waiting period will be waived. In no case shall the period of payment exceed the schedule established herein, or 2. Any disability occurring during the first 12 months that the employee's ’s plan coverage is in effect if caused by any condition for which he/he or she received treatment during the three month period before his/his or her coverage became effective; , or 23. Any period of incapacity non-occupational disability absence beyond the third 24th consecutive calendar day hour during which the employee is not under treatment by a licensed practicing physician; , or 34. Any disability caused directly or indirectly by war declared or undeclared; , or 45. Any intentionally self-inflicted injury; , or 56. Any disability resulting from commission of a felony; , or 67. Any disability due to willful misconduct, violation of plant Company rules, or refusal to use safety appliances. b. Payments under these plans will be made only to employees whose absence is due to non- occupational or occupational disability and will not be paid to employees who are absent for other reasons. c. Payments will only be made when the Company company is provided, if it so requests, with a doctor's ’s certificate, subject to confirmation by a doctor selected by the Company, as proof that the employee's ’s absence was due to legitimate non-occupational or non- occupational illness or injury. Under normal circumstances, a doctor's ’s certification will not be requested by the Company during the first three consecutive calendar days 24 hours of the absence. However, certification may be requested by the Company for any or all of the first three days 24 hours of absence if the Company has reason to question the absence. d. Payments will only be made when employees properly report their absence and the cause of their the absence to the proper Company representative in a prompt manner. e. Payments are applicable only for the normal workweek and normal workday. In case working hours of the plant Company are changed, it is understood that payment under the above schedule will be changed in direction direct proportion to the change in working hours. f. It is recognized by the Union that the Company has a continuing interest in reducing absenteeism, no matter what the cause. g. An employee who is absent from work because of an occupational disability arising out of or in the course of his or her employment, and who meets the conditions stated in this Article, will be excused from work. To receive disability pay, the employee must report to supervision the incident giving rise to the disability immediately and cooperate fully in obtaining medical treatment. h. It is understood that an employee, while disabled, is eligible to receive pay only in accordance with this Article, and is ineligible for payments the Contract may provide for absences due to reasons other than disability.

Conditions of Payment. a. (a) Payments under the Short Term and Long Term Disability Plans referred to in Sections 1 and 2 of this Article will not be made for: (1. ) Any disability occurring during the first 12 months that the employee's plan coverage is in effect if caused by any condition for which he/she he received treatment during the three month period before his/her his coverage became effective; , or (2. ) Any period of incapacity beyond the third consecutive calendar day during which the employee is not under treatment by a licensed practicing physician; , unless specifically exempted by other provisions of this Article, or (3. ) Any disability caused directly or indirectly by war declared or undeclared; , or (4. ) Any intentionally self-inflicted injury; , or (5. ) Any disability resulting from commission of a felony; , or (6. ) Any disability due to willful misconduct, violation of plant Plant rules, or refusal to use safety appliances. b. (b) Payments under these plans will be made only to employees whose absence is due to non- non-occupational or occupational disability and will not be paid to employees who are absent for other reasons. c. (c) Short-term disability payments will begin on the third day of absence. If during the two-day wait the employee has an overnight hospital stay or an outpatient surgery, procedure, or treatment that would have otherwise required overnight hospitalization and the event(s) is certified by a doctor, payment would begin on the first day of absence. (d) Payments will only be made when after the Company is provided, if it so requests, provided with a an original doctor's certificate’s certification, subject to confirmation by a doctor selected by the Company, as proof that the employee's ’s absence was due to legitimate non-occupational or occupational illness or injury. Under normal circumstances, The employee must obtain the certification from the physician by a doctor's personal visit. Certification where the employee obtains the certification by telephone is not acceptable and the employee will not be requested paid for his absence. Doctor certifications sent by electronic devices will be accepted for pay purposes with the Company during the first original being supplied to Benefits within two (2) weeks of doctor’s visit. Doctor’s certification will be required for absences beyond three (3) consecutive calendar days of the absencedays. However, certification for absences of three (3) consecutive calendar days or less may be required if requested by the Company for any management. Absences under this Article whether paid or all unpaid require doctor’s certification unless specifically exempted by other provisions of the first three days if the Company has reason to question the absencethis Article. d. (e) Payments will only be made when employees properly report their absence and the cause of their absence to the proper Company representative in a prompt manner. e. (f) Payments are applicable only for the normal workweek and normal workday. In case working hours of the plant Plant are changed, it is understood that payment under the above schedule will be changed in direction direct proportion to the change in working hours. f. (g) It is recognized by the Union that the Company has a continuing interest in reducing absenteeism, no matter what the cause.

Conditions of Payment. a. ‌ A. Payments under the Short Short-Term and Long Long- Term Disability Plans referred to in Sections 1 and 2 of this Article will not be made for: 1. The first 24 hours of absence for any non-occupational disability unless such period of disability extends beyond 1 calendar week in which event payment will be made on the basis of absences for hours which would normally have been worked had the employee performed his regular schedule of work during the first 24 hours of absence. If an employee is admitted to the hospital as an inpatient or treated on an outpatient basis and provided services that would otherwise require admission to the hospital as an inpatient during the first 24 hours of a certified non-occupational disability, any remaining hours of the 24-hour waiting period will be waived. In no case shall the period of payment exceed the schedule established herein, or 2. Any disability occurring during the first 12 months that the employee's ’s plan coverage is in effect if caused by any condition for which he/he or she received treatment during the three month period before his/his or her coverage became effective; , or 23. Any period of incapacity non-occupational disability absence beyond the third 24th consecutive calendar day hour during which the employee is not under treatment by a licensed practicing physician; , or 34. Any disability caused directly or indirectly by war declared or undeclared; , or 45. Any intentionally self-inflicted injury; , or 56. Any disability resulting from commission of a felony; , or 67. Any disability due to willful misconduct, violation of plant Company rules, or refusal to use safety appliances. b. B. Payments under these plans will be made only to employees whose absence is due to non- occupational or occupational disability and will not be paid to employees who are absent for other reasons. c. C. Payments will only be made when the Company is provided, if it so requests, with a doctor's ’s certificate, subject to confirmation by a doctor selected by the Company, as proof that the employee's ’s absence was due to legitimate non-occupational or occupational illness or injury. Under normal circumstances, a doctor's ’s certification will not be requested by the Company during the first three consecutive calendar days 24 hours of the absence. However, certification may be requested by the Company for any or all of the first three days 24 hours of absence if the Company has reason to question the absence. d. D. Payments will only be made when employees properly report their absence and the cause of their the absence to the proper Company representative in a prompt manner. e. E. Payments are applicable only for the normal workweek and normal workday. In case working hours of the plant are changed, it is understood that payment under the above schedule will be changed in direction proportion not to the change in working hoursexceed an 8-hour day (or) 40-hour week. f. F. It is recognized by the Union that the Company has a continuing interest in reducing absenteeism, no matter what the cause. G. An employee who is absent from work because of an occupational disability arising out of or in the course of his or her employment, and who meets the conditions stated in this Article, will be excused from work. To receive disability pay, the employee must report to supervision the incident giving rise to the disability immediately and without delay, and cooperate fully in obtaining medical treatment. H. It is understood that an employee, while disabled, is eligible to receive pay only in accordance with this Article and is ineligible for payments the Contract may provide for absences due to reasons other than disability.

Conditions of Payment. a. Payments under the Short Term and Long Term Disability Plans referred to in Sections 1 and 2 of this Article will not be made for: 1. For the first 24 hours of absence for any non- occupational disability unless such period of disability extends beyond two (2) calendar weeks in which event payment will be made on the basis of absences for hours, which would normally have been worked had the employee performed his regular schedule of work during the first 24 hours of absence. If an employee is admitted to the hospital as an inpatient or treated on an outpatient basis and provided services that would otherwise require admission to the hospital as an inpatient during the first 24 hours of a certified non- occupational disability, any remaining hours of the 24-hour waiting period will be waived. In no case shall the period of payment exceed the schedule established herein, or 2. Any disability occurring during the first 12 months that the employee's ’s plan coverage is in effect if caused by any condition for which he/he or she received treatment during the three month period before his/his or her coverage became effective; , or 23. Any period of incapacity non-occupational disability absence beyond the third 24th consecutive calendar day hour during which the employee is not under treatment by a licensed practicing physician; , or 34. Any disability caused directly or indirectly by war declared or undeclared; , or 45. Any intentionally self-inflicted injury; , or 56. Any disability resulting from commission of a felony; , or 67. Any disability due to willful misconduct, violation of plant Company rules, or refusal to use safety appliances. b. Payments under these plans will be made only to employees whose absence is due to non- occupational or occupational disability and will not be paid to employees who are absent for other reasons. c. Payments will only be made when the Company company is provided, if it so requests, with a doctor's ’s certificate, subject to confirmation by a doctor selected by the Company, as proof that the employee's ’s absence was due to legitimate non-occupational or non- occupational illness or injury. Under normal circumstances, a doctor's ’s certification will not be requested by the Company during the first three consecutive calendar days 24 hours of the absence. However, certification may be requested by the Company for any or all of the first three days 24 hours of absence if the Company has reason to question the absence. d. Payments will only be made when employees properly report their absence and the cause of their the absence to the proper Company representative in a prompt manner. e. Payments are applicable only for the normal workweek and normal workday. In case working hours of the plant Company are changed, it is understood that payment under the above schedule will be changed in direction direct proportion to the change in working hours. f. It is recognized by the Union that the Company has a continuing interest in reducing absenteeism, no matter what the cause. g. An employee who is absent from work because of an occupational disability arising out of or in the course of his or her employment, and who meets the conditions stated in this Article, will be excused from work. To receive disability pay, the employee must report to supervision the incident giving rise to the disability immediately and cooperate fully in obtaining medical treatment. h. It is understood that an employee, while disabled, is eligible to receive pay only in accordance with this Article, and is ineligible for payments the Contract may provide for absences due to reasons other than disability.

Conditions of Payment. a. (a) Payments under the Short Short-Term and Long Long-Term Disability Plans referred to in Sections 1 and 2 of this Article will not be made for: (1. ) Any disability occurring during the first 12 months that the employee's plan coverage is in effect if caused by any condition for which he/she he received treatment during the three three- month period before his/her his coverage became effective; , or (2. ) Any period of incapacity beyond the third consecutive calendar day during which the employee is not under treatment by a licensed practicing physician; , or (3. ) Any disability caused directly or indirectly by war declared or undeclared; , or (4. ) Any intentionally self-inflicted injury; , or (5. ) Any disability resulting from commission of a felony; , or (6. ) Any disability due to willful misconduct, violation of plant rules, or refusal to use safety appliances. b. (b) Payments under these plans will be made only to employees whose absence is due to non- non-occupational or occupational disability and will not be paid to employees who are absent for other reasons. c. (c) Payments will only be made when the Company is provided, if it so requests, with a doctor's certificate, subject to confirmation by a doctor selected by the Company, as proof that the employee's absence was due to legitimate non-occupational or occupational illness or injury. Under normal circumstances, a doctor's certification will not be requested by the Company during the first three consecutive calendar days of the absence. However, certification may be requested by the Company for any or all of the first three days if the Company has reason to question the absence. d. (d) Payments will only be made when employees properly report their absence and the cause of their absence to the proper Company representative in a prompt manner. e. (e) Payments are applicable only for the normal workweek and normal workdaywork day. In case working hours of the plant are changed, it is understood that payment under the above schedule will be changed in direction direct proportion to the change in working hours. f. (f) It is recognized by the Union that the Company has a continuing interest in reducing absenteeism, no matter what the cause.

Conditions of Payment. a. (a) Payments under the Short Term and Long Term Disability Plans referred to in Sections 1 and 2 of this Article will not be made for: (1. ) Any disability occurring during the first 12 months that the employee's ’s plan coverage is in effect if caused by any condition for which he/she he received treatment during the three month period before his/her his coverage became effective; , or (2. ) Any period of incapacity beyond the third consecutive calendar day during which the employee is not under treatment by a licensed practicing physician; , or (3. ) Any disability caused directly or indirectly by war declared or undeclared; , or (4. ) Any intentionally self-inflicted injury; , or (5. ) Any disability resulting from commission of a felony; , or (6. ) Any disability due to willful misconduct, violation of plant rules, or refusal to use safety appliances. b. (b) Payments under these plans will be made only to employees whose absence is due to non- non-occupational or occupational disability and will not be paid to employees who are absent for other reasons. c. (c) Payments will only be made when the Company is provided, if it so requests, with a doctor's ’s certificate, subject to confirmation by a doctor selected by the Company, as proof that the employee's ’s absence was due to legitimate non-occupational or occupational illness or injury. Under normal circumstances, a doctor's ’s certification will not be requested by the Company during the first three consecutive calendar days of the absence. However, certification may be requested by the Company for any or all of the first three days if the Company has reason to question the absence. d. (d) Payments will only be made when employees properly report their absence and the cause of their absence to the proper Company representative in a prompt manner. e. (e) Payments are applicable only for the normal workweek and normal workday. In case working hours of the plant are changed, it is understood that payment under the above schedule will be changed in direction direct proportion to the change in working hours. f. (f) It is recognized by the Union that the Company has a continuing interest in reducing absenteeism, no matter what the cause.

Conditions of Payment. a. A. Payments under the Short Term and Long Term Disability Plans referred to in Sections 1 and 2 of this Article will not be made for: 1. For the first forty (40) hours of absence for any nonoccupational disability. If an employee is admitted to the hospital as an inpatient the forty (40) hour waiting period will be waived. In no case shall the period of payment exceed the schedule established herein, or 2. Any disability occurring during the first 12 months that the employee's ’s plan coverage is in effect if caused by any condition for which he/he or she received treatment during the three three-month period before his/his or her coverage became effective; , or 23. Any period of incapacity nonoccupational disability absence beyond the third 40th consecutive calendar day hour during which the employee is not under treatment by a licensed practicing physician; , or 34. Any disability caused directly or indirectly by war declared or undeclared; , or 45. Any intentionally self-inflicted injury; , or 56. Any disability resulting from commission of a felony; , or 67. Any disability due to willful misconduct, violation of plant Company rules, or refusal to use safety appliances. b. B. Payments under these plans will be made only to employees whose absence is due to non- occupational nonoccupational or occupational disability and will not be paid to employees who are absent for other reasons. c. C. Payments will only be made when the Company company is provided, if it so requests, with a doctor's ’s certificate, subject to confirmation by a doctor selected by the Company, as proof that the employee's ’s absence was due to legitimate non-occupational or occupational nonoccupational illness or injury. Under normal circumstances, a doctor's ’s certification will not be requested by the Company during the first three consecutive calendar days 40 hours of the absence. However, certification may be requested by the Company for any or all of the first three days 40 hours of absence if the Company has reason to question the absence. d. D. Payments will only be made when employees properly report their absence and the cause of their the absence to the proper Company representative in a prompt manner. e. E. Payments are applicable only for the normal workweek and normal workday. In case working hours of the plant Company are changed, it is understood that payment under the above schedule will be changed in direction direct proportion to the change in working hours. f. F. It is recognized by the Union that the Company has a continuing interest in reducing absenteeism, no matter what the cause. G. An employee who is absent from work because of an occupational disability arising out of or in the course of his or her employment, and who meets the conditions stated in this Article, will be excused from work. To receive disability pay, the employee must report to supervision the incident giving rise to the disability immediately and cooperate fully in obtaining medical treatment. H. It is understood that an employee, while disabled, is eligible to receive pay only in accordance with this Article, and is ineligible for payments the Contract may provide for absences due to reasons other than disability.

Conditions of Payment. a. (a) Payments under the Short Term Short‑Term and Long Term Long‑Term Disability Plans referred to in Sections 1 and 2 of this Article will not be made for: (1. ) Any disability occurring during the first 12 months that the employee's ’s plan coverage is in effect if caused by any condition for which he/she he received treatment during the three three‑ month period before his/her his coverage became effective; , or (2. ) Any period of incapacity beyond the third consecutive calendar day during which the employee is not under treatment by a licensed practicing physician; , or (3. ) Any disability caused directly or indirectly by war declared or undeclared; , or (4. ) Any intentionally self-inflicted self‑inflicted injury; , or (5. ) Any disability resulting from commission of a felony; , or (6. ) Any disability due to willful misconduct, violation of plant rules, or refusal to use safety appliances. b. (b) Effective 12/01/2016, the Company’s obligation to make disability payments does not start until the eighth calendar day of the employee’s disability. (c) Payments under these plans will be made only to employees whose absence is due to non- occupational or occupational disability and will not be paid to employees who are absent for other reasons. c. (d) Payments will only be made when the Company is provided, if it so requests, with a doctor's ’s certificate, subject to confirmation by a doctor selected by the Company, as proof that the employee's ’s absence was due to legitimate non-occupational or occupational non‑occupational illness or injury. Under normal circumstances, a doctor's ’s certification will not be requested by the Company during the first three consecutive calendar days of the absence. However, certification may be requested by the Company for any or all of the first three days if the Company has reason to question the absence. d. (e) Payments will only be made when employees properly report their absence and the cause of their absence to the proper Company representative in a prompt manner. e. (f) Payments are applicable only for the normal workweek and normal workdaywork day. In case If working hours of the plant are changed, it is understood that payment under the above schedule will be changed in direction direct proportion to the change in working hours. f. (g) It is recognized by the Union that the Company has a continuing interest in reducing absenteeism, no matter what the cause. (h) An employee on short term disability may sell all or a part of his earned PTO. (i) If an employee’s disability spans two separate years, the employee will be entitled to his new year’s PTO upon his return. (j) A general wage increase will be applied, when effective, to employees on short-term disability leave as defined in Article 10, Section 1. A general wage increase will not apply to employees on long-term disability as defined in Article 10, Section 2. If an employee returns to work from a long-term disability absence, however, he will receive the appropriate rate then in effect under the wage schedule of Appendix A. (k) All employees returning to work from an injury or illness may be required to be examined by the Company’s occupational health care provider prior to being released to return to work safely. The occupational health care provider may only use the elements of a physical capacity test relative to the employee’s specific injury or illness if needed to make a determination for an employee safely returning to work after illness or injury. If there is a disagreement between the employee’s physician and the Company’s occupational health care provider as to the employee’s ability to return to work: (1) the Company’s occupational health care provider will discuss the employees readiness to return to work with the employee’s physician, (2) If there is still a disagreement the employee will be evaluated by a physician in the relevant specialty, selected by mutual agreement between the Company and USW, (3) This determination made by the specialty physician will be final and binding on both parties, (4) The Company will pay for this independent examination by the specialty physician and travel costs associated with the examination.

Conditions of Payment. a. (a) Payments under the Short Term and Long Term Disability Plans referred to in Sections 1 and 2 of this Article will not be made for: (1. ) Any disability occurring during the first 12 months that the employee's plan coverage is in effect if caused by any condition for which he/she he received treatment during the three month period before his/her his coverage became effective; , or (2. ) Any period of incapacity beyond the third consecutive calendar day during which the employee is not under treatment by a licensed practicing physician; , or (3. ) Any disability caused directly or indirectly by war declared or undeclared; , or (4. ) Any intentionally self-inflicted injury; , or (5. ) Any disability resulting from commission of a felony; , or (6. ) Any disability due to willful misconduct, violation of plant rules, or refusal to use safety appliances. b. (b) Payments under these plans will be made only to employees whose absence is due to non- occupational nonoccupational or occupational disability and will not be paid to employees who are absent for other reasons. c. (c) Payments will only be made when the Company is provided, if it so requests, with a doctor's certificate, subject to confirmation by a doctor selected by the Company, as proof that the employee's absence was due to legitimate non-occupational nonoccupational or occupational illness or injury. Under normal circumstances, a doctor's certification will not be requested by the Company during the first three consecutive calendar days of the absence. However, certification may be requested by the Company for any or all of the first three days if the Company has reason to question the absence. d. Payments will only be made when employees properly report their absence and the cause of their absence to the proper Company representative in a prompt manner. e. Payments are applicable only for the normal workweek and normal workday. In case working hours of the plant are changed, it is understood that payment under the above schedule will be changed in direction proportion to the change in working hours. f. It is recognized by the Union that the Company has a continuing interest in reducing absenteeism, no matter what the cause.be

Conditions of Payment. a. (a) Payments under the Short Term and Long Term Disability Dis- ability Plans referred to in Sections 1 and 2 of this Article will not be made for: (1. ) Any disability occurring during the first 12 first (1st) twelve (12) months that the employee's employeeʼs plan coverage is in effect if caused by any condition for which he/she he received treatment during the three (3) month period before his/her his coverage became effective; effec- tive, or (2. ) Any period of incapacity beyond the third (3rd) consecutive calendar work day during which the employee is not under treatment and excused from work by a licensed licensed, practicing physician; , or (3. ) Any disability caused directly or indirectly by war declared or undeclared; , or (4. ) Any intentionally self-inflicted inflicted injury; , or (5. ) Any disability resulting from commission of a felony; or, (6. ) Any disability due to willful misconduct, violation of plant Plant rules, or refusal to use safety appliances. b. (7) The first day (1st) of any disability under the Short-term disability plan. There is a one (1) day (eight (8) hours) waiting period for start of benefits under the Short-term disability plan, except as indicated below The one (1) day waiting period required before short-term disability benefit payments begin shall be waived if on the first day of a qualifying ab- sence you are hospitalized. Evidence of such hospitalization as may be re- quired by the Company shall be supplied by the employee or, in the absence of such satisfactory evidence, the one (1) day waiting period, prior to start of short-term disability benefit payments, will be required. (b) Payments under these plans will be made only to employees em- ployees whose absence is due to non- non-occupational or occupational disability and will not be paid to employees employ- ees who are absent for other reasons. c. Payments (c) Short Term Disability plan payments will only be made when the Company is provided, if it so requests, with a doctor's certificatedoctorʼs certificate, subject to confirmation confirmation by a doctor selected by the Company, as proof that the employee's employeeʼs absence was due to legitimate non-occupational occupa- tional or occupational illness or injury. Under normal circumstances, a doctor's certification the Company will not be requested by the Company request a doctorʼs certification during the first first (1st) three (3) consecutive calendar days workdays of the absence. However, certification may be requested by the Company for any or all of the first three days if the Company has reason to question the absence. d. Payments will only be made when employees properly report their absence and , it may request doctor certification for any or all of the cause first (1st) three (3) consecutive workdays of their absence the absence. The doctorʼs cer- tificate must contain information as to the proper Company representative in a prompt manner. e. Payments are applicable only for extent of the normal workweek and normal workdayillness. In case working hours of the plant are changedall cases, it is understood that payment under the above schedule will be changed in direction proportion to the change in working hours. f. It is recognized by the Union that the Company has requires a continuing interest in reducing absenteeism, no matter what the cause.doctorʼs certification for any period of incapacity beyond three