Common use of Injury Benefit Clause in Contracts

Injury Benefit. All bargaining unit members who are injured or incapacitated in the scope and performance of their duties or work and are entitled to workers' compensation insurance shall be entitled the employee's regular rate of compensation without reduction in sick leave status, if and only if said injury or incapacitation is reported to management prior to the completion of the employee's shift or at the first available opportunity. Said injury shall be readily ascertainable and of such a nature to prevent the employee from engaging in the duties of his employment. Said employee shall receive benefits as stated above for a 6 month period computed on a calendar month basis. The City, upon approval by the Chief and Safety Director, shall extend such leave for two (2) additional periods of three (3) months each. The Employer reserves the right to subrogate against the employee for any payment made by a third party or uninsured/underinsured coverage. Such amount shall not be reduced by attorney fees or partial settlement. Said period shall begin on the date of injury. Said employee shall provide medical certification of the disablement before entitlement. The Finance Director shall be charged with the compliance of the provisions of this regulation.