Leaves of Absence Due to Work Related Injury. 1. If an employee becomes disabled because the injury occurred during the course of the employee’s job, except as provided below, payment during such leave shall be made in accordance with the New Jersey Worker’s Compensation Act. 2. Employees in the negotiations unit who become disabled because of a job related injury which occurs while performing assigned job duties and functions, shall be granted a leave of absence if approved by Hospital Risk Management: a. Except as provided for in sub-paragraph (f) below, leave of absence shall not exceed 12 weeks. b. The first 8 weeks shall be paid at 100% of base rate salary, without shift differential, preceptor, education, or overtime pay. c. The 4 additional weeks, if required as documented by the authorized Worker’s Compensation treating physician, through Hospital Risk Management, shall be paid at 70% of base rate salary. During this period, employees may not supplement payment by applying available sick, vacation, or float holiday balances. d. Leave of absence shall be concurrent with any leave granted under the Hospital’s FMLA policy. e. During leave of absence, the employee will accrue leave time, seniority, and other benefits. f. If additional leave is required, beyond twelve (12) weeks, as documented by authorized Worker’s Compensation treating physician, through Hospital Risk Management, payment will be made in accordance with New Jersey Worker’s Compensation Act. 3. If an employee is not approved by the Hospital Risk Management for leave of absence under this Article, application may be made for leave under the Hospital’s FMLA policy. The terms of the leave shall be governed by the Hospital’s FMLA policy
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Leaves of Absence Due to Work Related Injury. 1. If an employee becomes disabled because the injury occurred during the course of the employee’s job, except as provided below, payment during such leave shall be made in accordance with the New Jersey Worker’s Compensation Act.
2. Employees in the negotiations bargaining unit who become disabled because of a job related injury which occurs while performing assigned job duties and functions, shall be granted a leave of absence if approved by Hospital Risk Management:
a. Except as provided for in sub-paragraph (f) below, leave of absence shall not exceed 12 weeks.
b. The first 8 weeks shall be paid at 100% of base rate salary, without shift differential, preceptor, education, or overtime pay.
c. The 4 additional weeks, if required as documented by the authorized Worker’s Compensation treating physician, through Hospital Risk Management, shall be paid at 70% of base rate salary. During this period, employees may not supplement payment by applying available sick, vacation, or float holiday balances.
d. Leave of absence shall be concurrent with any leave granted under the Hospital’s FMLA policy.
e. During leave of absence, the employee will accrue leave time, seniority, and other benefits.
f. If additional leave is required, beyond twelve (12) weeks, as documented by authorized Worker’s Compensation treating physician, through Hospital Risk Management, payment will be made in accordance with New Jersey Worker’s Compensation Act.
3. If an employee is not approved by the Hospital Risk Management for leave of absence under this Article, application may be made for leave under the Hospital’s FMLA policy. The terms of the leave shall be governed by the Hospital’s FMLA policy
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
