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Service Connected Disability. All eligible members shall be covered by a workers compensation program of the County’s choice that conforms with the provisions of the Nevada Industrial Insurance Act (NRS Chapter 616) and the Nevada Occupational Diseases Act (NRS Chapter 617) and that provides for payment of industrial accident benefits and compensation for partial and total disability arising from industrial injuries and occupational diseases. 1. In the event an employee is absent from work due to a service-connected disability, approved pursuant to NRS Chapter 616 or 617, he/she may receive, in addition to the compensation as provided by NRS Chapter 616 or 617, a supplemental amount from the County which would cause the total amount received by the employee from the service-connected disability and the County to equal his/her salary at the time of his/her disability. The supplemental compensation will start from the first day of absence or illness, but shall not exceed 340 work hours for the same workers compensation claim. During this period, the employee shall not forfeit any accrued sick leave. Successful completion of the probationary period is required in order to qualify for the supplemental compensation from the County. 2. It is the intent of the County to pay the on-the-job injured employee (as outlined in this Section) the difference between full biweekly salary and that provided pursuant to NRS Chapter 616 or 617 as salary continuance. Therefore, the employee shall return to the County all temporary total disability payments received which were made under NRS Chapter 616 or 617 covering the period enumerated in Section 1 of this Article. No supplemental benefit shall be paid until after the employee’s lost-time benefit check has been deposited with the County Treasurer. 3. If an employee entitled to disability compensation has not completed his/her probationary period, or if an employee who has received supplemental compensation for the maximum 340 work hours, is unable to return to work, he/she may elect to utilize accrued sick leave, during which period the employee shall receive compensation from the County as provided in NRS 281.390. If the employee is receiving no compensation for time missed from work through the worker’s compensation program, the employee must use leave benefits to fully account for any absence. 4. When accrued sick leave has expired, if the employee is still unable to work and the employee is receiving compensation for time missed from work through the worker’s compensation program, he/she will be permitted to use his/her accrued vacation leave as sick leave. Subsequent to the expiration of both the employee’s sick and vacation leave, provided that the employee has so elected to use his/her vacation leave as sick leave, the employee’s compensation will be limited to that provided by NRS Chapter 616 or 617 and the employee will be placed in a leave without pay status. 5. If, as a result of a licensed physician’s evaluation and prognosis, it appears that the employee will not return to his/her regular County job within a 12-month period, the County may require a medical separation.

Service Connected Disability. All eligible members shall be covered by a workers compensation program Workers Compensation Program of the County’s 's choice that conforms with the provisions of the Nevada Industrial Insurance Act (NRS Chapter 616) and the Nevada Occupational Diseases Act (NRS Chapter 617) and that provides for payment of industrial accident benefits and compensation for partial and total disability arising from industrial injuries and occupational diseases. 1. In the event an employee is absent from work due to a service-connected disability, approved pursuant to NRS Chapter 616 or 617, he/she may receive, in addition to the compensation as provided by NRS Chapter 616 or 617, a supplemental amount from the County which would cause the total amount received by the employee from the service-connected disability and the County to equal his/her salary at the time of his/her disability. The supplemental compensation will start from the first day of absence or illness, but shall not exceed 340 work hours for the same workers compensation claimincident. During this period, the employee shall not forfeit any accrued sick leave. Successful completion of the probationary period is required in order to qualify for the supplemental compensation from the County. 2. It is the intent of the County to pay the on-the-job injured employee (as outlined in this Section) the difference between full biweekly salary and that provided pursuant to NRS Chapter 616 or 617 as salary continuance. Therefore, the employee shall return to the County all temporary total disability payments received which were made under NRS Chapter 616 or 617 covering the period enumerated in Section 1 of this Article. No supplemental benefit shall be paid until after the employee’s lost-'s lost- time benefit check has been deposited with the County Treasurer. 3. If an employee entitled to disability compensation has not completed his/her probationary period, or if an employee who has received supplemental compensation for the maximum 340 work hours, hours is unable to return to work, he/she may elect to utilize accrued sick leave, during which period the employee shall receive compensation from the County as provided in NRS Chapter 281.390. If the employee is receiving no compensation for time missed from work through the worker’s compensation programWorker's Compensation Program, the employee must use leave benefits to fully account for any absence. 4. When accrued sick leave has expired, if the employee is still unable to work and the employee is receiving compensation for time missed from work through the worker’s compensation programWorker's Compensation Program, he/she will be permitted to use his/her accrued vacation leave as sick leave. Subsequent to the expiration of both the employee’s 's sick and vacation leave, provided that the employee has so elected to use his/her vacation leave as sick leave, the employee’s 's compensation will be limited to that provided by NRS Chapter 616 or 617 and the employee will be placed in a leave without pay status. However, through written justification to the Xxxxx County Human Resources Director, exceptions to this Article may be approved by the County Manager. 5. If, as a result of a licensed physician’s 's evaluation and prognosis, it appears that the employee will not return to his/her regular County job within a 12-month period, the County may require a medical separation. Medical separation appeals of employees covered by this Agreement shall be handled in accordance with the procedure set forth in Article 11, Section 2.

Service Connected Disability. All eligible members shall be covered by a workers compensation program of the County’s choice that conforms with the provisions of the Nevada Industrial Insurance Act (NRS Chapter 616) and the Nevada Occupational Diseases Act (NRS Chapter 617) and that provides for payment of industrial accident benefits and compensation for partial and total disability arising from industrial injuries and occupational diseases. 1. In the event an employee is absent from work due to a service-connected disability, approved pursuant to NRS Chapter 616 or 617, he/she may receive, in addition to the compensation as provided by NRS Chapter 616 or 617, a supplemental amount from the County which would cause the total amount received by the employee from the service-connected disability and the County to equal his/her salary at the time of his/her disability. The supplemental compensation will start from the first day of absence or illness, but shall not exceed 340 380 work hours for the same workers compensation claim. During this period, the employee shall not forfeit any accrued sick leave. Successful completion of the probationary period is required in order to qualify for the supplemental compensation from the County. 2. It is the intent of the County to pay the on-the-job injured employee (as outlined in this Section) the difference between full biweekly salary and that provided pursuant to NRS Chapter 616 or 617 as salary continuance. Therefore, the employee shall return to the County all temporary total disability payments received which were made under NRS Chapter 616 or 617 covering the period enumerated in Section 1 of this Article. No supplemental benefit shall be paid until after the employee’s lost-time benefit check has been deposited with the County Treasurer. 3. If an employee entitled to disability compensation has not completed his/her probationary period, or if an employee who has received supplemental compensation for the maximum 340 380 work hours, is unable to return to work, he/she may elect to utilize accrued sick leave, during which period the employee shall receive compensation from the County as provided in NRS 281.390. If the employee is receiving no compensation for time missed from work through the worker’s compensation program, the employee must use leave benefits to fully account for any absence. 4. When accrued sick leave has expired, if the employee is still unable to work and the employee is receiving compensation for time missed from work through the worker’s compensation program, he/she will be permitted to use his/her accrued vacation leave as sick leave. Subsequent to the expiration of both the employee’s sick and vacation leave, provided that the employee has so elected to use his/her vacation leave as sick leave, the employee will be permitted to use his/her comp leave hours. Subsequent to the expiration of the employee’s sick, vacation and comp leave, compensation will be limited to that provided by NRS Chapter 616 or 617 and the employee will be placed in a leave without pay status. 5. If, as a result of a licensed physician’s evaluation and prognosis, it appears that the employee will not return to his/her regular County job within a 12-month period, the County may require a medical separation.

Service Connected Disability. All eligible members shall be covered by a workers compensation program Workers Compensation Program of the County’s choice that conforms with the provisions of the Nevada Industrial Insurance Act (NRS Chapter 616) and the Nevada Occupational Diseases Act (NRS Chapter 617) and that provides for payment of industrial accident benefits and compensation for partial and total disability arising from industrial injuries and occupational diseases. 1. In the event an employee is absent from work due to a service-connected disability, approved pursuant to NRS Chapter 616 or 617, he/she may receive, in addition to the compensation as provided by NRS Chapter 616 or 617, a supplemental amount from the County which would cause the total amount received by the employee from the service-connected disability and the County to equal his/her salary at the time of his/her disability. The supplemental compensation will start from the first day of absence or illness, but shall not exceed 340 380 work hours for the same workers compensation claimincident. During this period, the employee shall not forfeit any accrued sick leave. Successful completion of the probationary period is required in order to qualify for the supplemental compensation from the County. 2. It is the intent of the County to pay the on-the-job injured employee (as outlined in this Section) the difference between full biweekly bi-weekly salary and that provided pursuant to NRS Chapter 616 or 617 as salary continuance. Therefore, the employee shall return to the County all temporary total disability payments received which were made under NRS Chapter 616 or 617 covering the period enumerated in Section 1 of this Article. No supplemental benefit shall be paid until after the employee’s lost-time benefit check has been deposited with the County Treasurer. 3. If an employee entitled to disability compensation has not completed his/her probationary period, or if an employee who has received supplemental compensation for the maximum 340 380 work hours, hours is unable to return to work, he/she may elect to utilize accrued sick leave, during which period the employee shall receive compensation from the County as provided in NRS 281.390. If the employee is receiving no compensation for time missed from work through the workerWorker’s compensation programCompensation Program, the employee must use leave benefits to fully account for any absence. 4. When accrued sick leave has expired, if the employee is still unable to work and the employee is receiving compensation for time missed from work through the workerWorker’s compensation programCompensation Program, he/she will be permitted to use his/her accrued vacation leave as sick leave. Subsequent to the expiration of both the employee’s sick and vacation leave, provided that the employee has so elected to use his/her vacation leave as sick leave, the employee will be permitted to use his/her comp leave hours. Subsequent to the expiration of the employee’s sick, vacation, and comp leave, compensation will be limited to that provided by NRS Chapter 616 or 617 and the employee will be placed in a leave without leave- without-pay status. However, through written justification to the Xxxxx County Human Resources Director, exceptions to this Article may be approved by the County Manager. 5. If, as a result of a licensed physician’s evaluation and prognosis, it appears that the employee will not return to his/her regular County job within a 12-12- month period, the County may require a medical separation. Medical separation appeals of employees covered by this Agreement shall be handled in accordance with the procedure set forth in Article 11.

Service Connected Disability. All eligible members shall be covered by a workers compensation program Workers Compensation Program of the County’s RTC's choice that conforms with the provisions of the Nevada Industrial Insurance Act (NRS Chapter 616) and the Nevada Occupational Diseases Act (NRS Chapter 617) and that provides for payment of industrial accident benefits and compensation for partial and total disability arising from industrial injuries and occupational diseases. 1. In the event an employee is absent from work due to a service-connected disability, approved pursuant to NRS Chapter 616 or 617, he/she may receive, in addition to the compensation as provided by NRS Chapter 616 or 617, a supplemental amount from the County RTC which would cause the total amount received by the employee from the service-connected disability and the County RTC to equal his/her salary at the time of his/her disability. The supplemental compensation will start from the first day of absence or illness, but shall not exceed 340 work hours for the same workers compensation claimincident. During this period, the employee shall not forfeit any accrued sick leave. Successful completion of the probationary period is required in order to qualify for the supplemental compensation from the CountyRTC. 2. It is the intent of the County RTC to pay the on-the-job injured employee (as outlined in this Section) the difference between full biweekly salary and that provided pursuant to NRS Chapter 616 or 617 as salary continuance. Therefore, the employee shall return to the County RTC all temporary total disability payments received which were made under NRS Chapter 616 or 617 covering the period enumerated in Section 1 of this Article. No supplemental benefit shall be paid until after the employee’s 's lost-time benefit check has been deposited with the County TreasurerRTC. 3. If an employee entitled to disability compensation has not completed his/her probationary period, or if an employee who has received supplemental compensation for the maximum 340 work hours, hours is unable to return to work, he/she may elect to utilize accrued sick leave, during which period the employee shall receive compensation from the County RTC as provided in NRS Chapter 281.390. If the employee is receiving no compensation for time missed from work through the worker’s compensation programWorker's Compensation Program, the employee must use leave benefits to fully account for any absence. 4. When accrued sick leave has expired, if the employee is still unable to work and the employee is receiving compensation for time missed from work through the worker’s compensation programWorker's Compensation Program, he/she will be permitted to use his/her accrued vacation leave as sick leave. Subsequent to the expiration of both the employee’s 's sick and vacation leave, provided that the employee has so elected to use his/her vacation leave as sick leave, the employee’s 's compensation will be limited to that provided by NRS Chapter 616 or 617 and the employee will be placed in a leave without pay status. However, through written justification to the Director Human Resources, exceptions to this Article may be approved by the RTC Chief Executive Officer or designee. 5. If, as a result of a licensed physician’s 's evaluation and prognosis, it appears that the employee will not return to his/her regular County RTC job within a 12-12- month period, the County RTC may require a medical separation. Medical separation appeals of employees covered by this Agreement shall be handled in accordance with the procedure set forth in Article 11, Section 2.

Service Connected Disability. All eligible members shall be covered by a workers compensation program of the County’s choice that conforms with the provisions of the Nevada Industrial Insurance Act (NRS Chapter 616) and the Nevada Occupational Diseases Act (NRS Chapter 617) and that provides for payment of industrial accident benefits and compensation for partial and total disability arising from industrial injuries and occupational diseases. 1. In the event an employee is absent from work due to a service-connected disability, approved pursuant to NRS Chapter 616 or 617, he/she may receive, in addition to the compensation as provided by NRS Chapter 616 or 617, a supplemental amount from the County which would cause the total amount received by the employee from the service-connected disability and the County to equal his/her salary at the time of his/her disability. The supplemental compensation will start from the first day of absence or illness, but shall not exceed 340 work hours for the same workers compensation claim. During this period, the employee shall not forfeit any accrued sick leave. Successful completion of the probationary period is required in order to qualify for the supplemental compensation from the County. 2. It is the intent of the County to pay the on-the-job injured employee (as outlined in this Section) the difference between full biweekly salary and that provided pursuant to NRS Chapter 616 or 617 as salary continuance. Therefore, the employee shall return to the County all temporary total disability payments received which were made under NRS Chapter 616 or 617 covering the period enumerated in Section 1 of this Article. No supplemental benefit shall be paid until after the employee’s lost-time benefit check has been deposited with the County Treasurer. 3. If an employee entitled to disability compensation has not completed his/her probationary period, or if an employee who has received supplemental compensation for the maximum 340 work hours, is unable to return to work, he/she may elect to utilize accrued sick leave, during which period the employee shall receive compensation from the County as provided in NRS 281.390. If the employee is receiving no compensation for time missed from work through the worker’s compensation program, the employee must use leave benefits to fully account for any absence. 4. When accrued sick leave has expired, if the employee is still unable to work and the employee is receiving compensation for time missed from work through the worker’s compensation program, he/she will be permitted to use his/her accrued vacation leave as sick leave. Subsequent to the expiration of both the employee’s sick and vacation leave, provided that the employee has so elected to use his/her vacation leave as sick leave, the employee’s compensation will be limited to that provided by NRS Chapter 616 or 617 and the employee will be placed in a leave without pay status. 5. If, as a result of a licensed physician’s evaluation and prognosis, it appears that the employee will not return to his/her regular County job within a 12-month period, the County may require a medical separation.

Service Connected Disability. All eligible members shall be covered by a workers compensation program Workers Compensation Program of the County’s 's choice that conforms with the provisions of the Nevada Industrial Insurance Act (NRS Chapter 616) and the Nevada Occupational Diseases Act (NRS Chapter 617) and that provides for payment of industrial accident benefits and compensation for partial and total disability arising from industrial injuries and occupational diseases. 1. In the event an employee is absent from work due to a service-connected disability, approved pursuant to NRS Chapter 616 or 617, he/she may receive, in addition to the compensation as provided by NRS Chapter 616 or 617, a supplemental amount from the County which would cause the total amount received by the employee from the service-connected disability and the County to equal his/her salary at the time of his/her disability. The supplemental compensation will start from the first day of absence or illness, but shall not exceed 340 work hours for the same workers compensation claimincident. During this period, the employee shall not forfeit any accrued sick leave. Successful completion of the probationary period is required in order to qualify for the supplemental compensation from the County. 2. It is the intent of the County to pay the on-the-job injured employee (as outlined in this Section) the difference between full biweekly salary and that provided pursuant to NRS Chapter 616 or 617 as salary continuance. Therefore, the employee shall return to the County all temporary total disability payments received which were made under NRS Chapter 616 or 617 covering the period enumerated in Section 1 of this Article. No supplemental benefit shall be paid until after the employee’s 's lost-time benefit check has been deposited with the County Treasurer. 3. If an employee entitled to disability compensation has not completed his/her probationary period, or if an employee who has received supplemental compensation for the maximum 340 work hours, hours is unable to return to work, he/she may elect to utilize accrued sick leave, during which period the employee shall receive compensation from the County as provided in NRS Chapter 281.390. If the employee is receiving no compensation for time missed from work through the worker’s compensation programWorker's Compensation Program, the employee must use leave benefits to fully account for any absence. 4. When accrued sick leave has expired, if the employee is still unable to work and the employee is receiving compensation for time missed from work through the worker’s compensation programWorker's Compensation Program, he/she will be permitted to use his/her accrued vacation leave as sick leave. Subsequent to the expiration of both the employee’s 's sick and vacation leave, provided that the employee has so elected to use his/her vacation leave as sick leave, the employee’s 's compensation will be limited to that provided by NRS Chapter 616 or 617 and the employee will be placed in a leave without pay status. However, through written justification to the Xxxxx County Human Resources Director, exceptions to this Article may be approved by the County Manager. 5. If, as a result of a licensed physician’s 's evaluation and prognosis, it appears that the employee will not return to his/her regular County job within a 12-month period, the County may require a medical separation. Medical separation appeals of employees covered by this Agreement shall be handled in accordance with the procedure set forth in Article 11, Section 2.

Service Connected Disability. All eligible members shall be covered by a workers compensation program Workers Compensation Program of the County’s RTC's choice that conforms with the provisions of the Nevada Industrial Insurance Act (NRS Chapter 616) and the Nevada Occupational Diseases Act (NRS Chapter 617) and that provides for payment of industrial accident benefits and compensation for partial and total disability arising from industrial injuries and occupational diseases. 1. In the event an employee is absent from work due to a service-connected disability, approved pursuant to NRS Chapter 616 or 617, he/she may receive, in addition to the compensation as provided by NRS Chapter 616 or 617, a supplemental amount from the County RTC which would cause the total amount received by the employee from the service-connected disability and the County RTC to equal his/her salary at the time of his/her disability. The supplemental compensation will start from the first day of absence or illness, but shall not exceed 340 work hours for the same workers compensation claimincident. During this period, the employee shall not forfeit any accrued sick leave. Successful completion of the probationary period is required in order to qualify for the supplemental compensation from the CountyRTC. 2. It is the intent of the County RTC to pay the on-the-job injured employee (as outlined in this Section) the difference between full biweekly salary and that provided pursuant to NRS Chapter 616 or 617 as salary continuance. Therefore, the employee shall return to the County RTC all temporary total disability payments received which were made under NRS Chapter 616 or 617 covering the period enumerated in Section 1 of this Article. No supplemental benefit shall be paid until after the employee’s 's lost-time benefit check has been deposited with the County TreasurerRTC. 3. If an employee entitled to disability compensation has not completed his/her probationary period, or if an employee who has received supplemental compensation for the maximum 340 work hours, hours is unable to return to work, he/she may elect to utilize accrued sick leave, during which period the employee shall receive compensation from the County RTC as provided in NRS Chapter 281.390. If the employee is receiving no compensation for time missed from work through the worker’s compensation programWorker's Compensation Program, the employee must use leave benefits to fully account for any absence. 4. When accrued sick leave has expired, if the employee is still unable to work and the employee is receiving compensation for time missed from work through the worker’s compensation programWorker's Compensation Program, he/she will be permitted to use his/her accrued vacation leave as sick leave. Subsequent to the expiration of both the employee’s 's sick and vacation leave, provided that the employee has so elected to use his/her vacation leave as sick leave, the employee’s 's compensation will be limited to that provided by NRS Chapter 616 or 617 and the employee will be placed in a leave without pay status. However, through written justification to the Director of Human Resources, exceptions to this Article may be approved by the RTC General Manager or designee. 5. If, as a result of a licensed physician’s 's evaluation and prognosis, it appears that the employee will not return to his/her regular County RTC job within a 12-month period, the County RTC may require a medical separation. Medical separation appeals of employees covered by this Agreement shall be handled in accordance with the procedure set forth in Article 11, Section 2.

Service Connected Disability. All eligible members shall be covered by a workers compensation program Workers Compensation Program of the County’s choice that conforms with the provisions of the Nevada Industrial Insurance Act (NRS Chapter 616) and the Nevada Occupational Diseases Act (NRS Chapter 617) and that provides for payment of industrial accident benefits and compensation for partial and total disability arising from industrial injuries and occupational diseases. 1. In the event an employee is absent from work due to a service-connected disability, approved pursuant to NRS Chapter 616 or 617, he/she may receive, in addition to the compensation as provided by NRS Chapter 616 or 617, a supplemental amount from the County which would cause the total amount received by the employee from the service-connected disability and the County to equal his/her salary at the time of his/her disability. The supplemental supplement compensation will shall start from the first day of absence or illness, but shall not exceed 340 work hours for the same workers compensation claimincident. During this period, the employee shall not forfeit any accrued sick leave. Successful completion of the probationary period is required in order to qualify for the supplemental compensation from the County. 2. It is the intent of the County to pay the on-the-job injured employee (as outlined in this Section) the difference between full biweekly salary and that provided pursuant to NRS Chapter 616 or 617 as salary continuance. Therefore, the employee shall return to the County all temporary total disability payments received which were made under NRS Chapter 616 or 617 covering the period enumerated in Section 1 of this Article. No supplemental benefit shall be paid until after the employee’s lost-time benefit check has been deposited with the County Treasurer. 3. If an employee entitled to disability compensation has not completed his/her probationary period, or if an employee who has received supplemental compensation as provided for the maximum 340 work hoursin Section 1 above, is unable to return to work, he/she may elect to utilize accrued sick leave, during which period the employee shall receive compensation from the County as provided in NRS 281.390. If the employee is receiving no compensation for time missed from work through the worker’s compensation program, the employee must use leave benefits to fully account for any absence. 4. When accrued sick leave has expired, if the employee is still unable to work and the employee is receiving compensation for time missed from work through the worker’s compensation program, he/she will be permitted to use his/her accrued vacation leave as sick leave. Subsequent to the expiration of both the employee’s sick and vacation leave, provided that the employee has so elected to use his/her vacation leave as sick leave, the employee’s compensation will be limited to that provided by NRS Chapter 616 or 617 and the employee will be placed in a leave without pay status. 5. If, as a result of a licensed physician’s evaluation and prognosis, it appears that the employee will not return to his/her regular County job within a 12-month period, the County may require a medical separation.Chapter

Service Connected Disability. All eligible members shall be covered by a workers compensation program Workers Compensation Program of the County’s 's choice that conforms with the provisions of the Nevada Industrial Insurance Act (NRS Chapter 616) and the Nevada Occupational Diseases Act (NRS Chapter 617) and that provides for payment of industrial accident benefits and compensation for partial and total disability arising from industrial injuries and occupational diseases. 1. In the event an employee is absent from work due to a service-connected disability, approved pursuant to NRS Chapter 616 or 617, he/she may receive, in addition to the compensation as provided by NRS Chapter 616 or 617, a supplemental amount from the County which would cause the total amount received by the employee from the service-connected disability and the County to equal his/her salary at the time of his/her disability. The supplemental compensation will start from the first day of absence or illness, but shall not exceed 340 work hours for the same workers compensation claimincident. During this period, the employee shall not forfeit any accrued sick leave. Successful completion of the probationary period is required in order to qualify for the supplemental compensation from the County. 2. It is the intent of the County to pay the on-the-job injured employee (as outlined in this Section) the difference between full biweekly salary and that provided pursuant to NRS Chapter 616 or 617 as salary continuance. Therefore, the employee shall return to the County all temporary total disability payments received which were made under NRS Chapter 616 or 617 covering the period enumerated in Section 1 of this Article. No supplemental benefit shall be paid until after the employee’s 's lost-time benefit check has been deposited with the County Treasurer. 3. If an employee entitled to disability compensation has not completed his/her probationary period, or if an employee who has received supplemental compensation for the maximum 340 work hours, hours is unable to return to work, he/she may elect to utilize accrued sick leave, during which period the employee shall receive compensation from the County as provided in NRS 281.390. If the employee is receiving no compensation for time missed from work through the worker’s compensation program, the employee must use leave benefits to fully account for any absence. 4. When accrued sick leave has expired, if the employee is still unable to work and the employee is receiving compensation for time missed from work through the worker’s compensation program, he/she will be permitted to use his/her accrued vacation leave as sick leave. Subsequent to the expiration of both the employee’s sick and vacation leave, provided that the employee has so elected to use his/her vacation leave as sick leave, the employee’s compensation will be limited to that provided by NRS Chapter 616 or 617 and the employee will be placed in a leave without pay status. 5. If, as a result of a licensed physician’s evaluation and prognosis, it appears that the employee will not return to his/her regular County job within a 12-month period, the County may require a medical separation.Chapter

Service Connected Disability. All eligible members shall be covered by a workers compensation program Workers Compensation Program of the County’s 's choice that conforms with the provisions of the Nevada Industrial Insurance Act (NRS NRS, Chapter 616) and the Nevada Occupational Diseases Act (NRS NRS, Chapter 617) and that provides for payment of industrial accident benefits and compensation for partial and total disability arising from industrial injuries and occupational diseases. 1. In the event an employee is absent from work due to a service-connected disability, approved and accepted pursuant to NRS NRS, Chapter 616 or 617, he/she may receive, in addition to the compensation as provided by NRS NRS, Chapter 616 or 617, a supplemental amount from the County which would cause the total amount received by the employee from the service-connected disability and the County to equal his/her salary at the time of his/her disability. The supplemental compensation will start from the first day of absence or illness, but shall not exceed 340 360 work hours for the same workers compensation claimincident for employees with up to 15 years of service or 480 work hours for employees with more than 15 years of service. During this period, the employee shall not forfeit any accrued sick leave. Successful completion of the probationary period is required in order to qualify for the supplemental compensation from the County. 2. It is the intent of the County to pay the on-the-job injured employee (as outlined in this Section) the difference between full biweekly bi-weekly salary and that provided pursuant to NRS NRS, Chapter 616 or 617 as salary continuance. Therefore, the employee shall return to the County all temporary total disability payments received which were made under NRS NRS, Chapter 616 or 617 covering the period enumerated in Section 1 of this Article. No supplemental benefit shall be paid until after the employee’s 's lost-time benefit check has been deposited with the County Treasurer. 3. If an employee entitled to disability compensation has not completed his/her probationary period, or if an employee who has received supplemental compensation for the maximum 340 work hourssupplemental compensation, provided for in Section 1 above, is unable to return to work, he/she may elect to utilize accrued sick leave, during which period the employee shall receive compensation from the County as provided in NRS NRS, Chapter 281.390. If the employee is receiving no compensation for time missed from work through the worker’s compensation programWorker's Compensation Program, the employee must use leave benefits to fully account for any absence. 4. When accrued sick leave has expired, if the employee is still unable to work and the employee is receiving compensation for time missed from work through the worker’s compensation programWorker's Compensation Program, he/she will be permitted to use his/her accrued vacation leave as sick leave. Subsequent to the expiration of both the employee’s 's sick and vacation leave, provided that the employee has so elected to use his/her vacation leave as sick leave, the employee’s 's compensation will be limited to that provided by NRS NRS, Chapter 616 or 617 and the employee will be placed in a leave without pay status. However, through written justification to the Clark County Human Resources Director, exceptions to this Article may be approved by the County Manager. 5. If, as a result of a licensed physician’s 's evaluation and prognosis, it appears that the employee will not return to his/her regular County job within a 12-month period, the County may require a medical separation. Medical separation appeals of employees covered by this Agreement shall be handled in accordance with the procedure set forth in Article 9, Grievance and Arbitration Procedures.

Service Connected Disability. All eligible members shall be covered by a workers compensation program of the Countycounty’s choice that conforms with the provisions of the Nevada Industrial Insurance Act (NRS Chapter 616) and the Nevada Occupational Diseases Disease Act (NRS Chapter 617) and that provides for payment of industrial accident benefits and compensation for partial and total disability arising from industrial injuries and occupational diseases. 1. In the event an employee is absent from work due to a service-connected disability, approved pursuant to NRS Chapter 616 or 617, he/she may receive, in addition to the compensation as provided by NRS Chapter 616 or 617, a supplemental amount from the County county which would cause the total amount received by the employee from the service-connected disability and the County county to equal his/her salary at the time of his/her disability. The supplemental compensation will start from the first day of absence or illness, but shall not exceed 340 work hours 60 calendar days for the same workers compensation claimincident. During this period, the employee shall not forfeit any accrued sick leave. Successful completion of the probationary period is required in order to qualify for the supplemental compensation from the Countycounty. 2. It is the intent of the County county to pay the on-the-job injured employee employees (as outlined in this Sectionsection) the difference between full biweekly salary wages and that provided pursuant to NRS Chapter 616 or 617 as salary continuance. Therefore, the employee shall return to the County all temporary total disability payments received which were made under NRS Chapter 616 or and 617 covering the period enumerated in Section 1 of this Article. No supplemental benefit benefits shall be paid until after the employee’s lost-time benefit check has been deposited with the County Treasurer. 3. If an employee who is entitled to disability compensation has not completed his/her probationary period, or if an employee who has received supplemental compensation for the maximum 340 work hours, 60 calendar days is unable to return to work, hes/she he may elect to utilize accrued sick leave, during which period the employee shall receive compensation from the County county as provided in by NRS 281.390. If the employee is receiving no compensation for time missed from work through though the worker’s workers’ compensation program, the employee must use leave benefits to fully account for any absence. 4. When accrued sick leave has expired, if the employee is still unable to work and the employee is receiving compensation for time missed from work through though the worker’s workers’ compensation program, hes/she he will be permitted to use his/her accrued vacation annual leave as sick leave. Subsequent to the expiration of both the employee’s sick and vacation annual leave, provided that the employee has so elected to use his/her vacation annual leave as sick leave, the employee’s compensation will be limited to that provided by NRS Chapter 616 617 or 617 and the employee will be placed in a leave without pay status. However, through written justification to the Personnel Director, exceptions to this Article may be approved by the county manager. 5. If, as As a result of a licensed physician’s evaluation and prognosis, it appears that the employee will not return to his/her regular County county job within a 12-month period, the County county may require a medical separation. Medical separation appeals of employees covered by this Agreement shall be handled in accordance with the procedures set forth in Article 45 Grievance Procedures.

Service Connected Disability. All eligible members shall be covered by a workers compensation program Workers Compensation Program of the County’s 's choice that conforms with the provisions of the Nevada Industrial Insurance Act (NRS Chapter 616) and the Nevada Occupational Diseases Act (NRS Chapter 617) and that provides for payment of industrial accident benefits and compensation for partial and total disability arising from industrial injuries and occupational diseases. 1. In the event an employee is absent from work due to a service-connected disability, approved pursuant to NRS Chapter 616 or 617, he/she may receive, in addition to the compensation as provided by NRS Chapter 616 or 617, a supplemental amount from the County which would cause the total amount received by the employee from the service-connected disability and the County to equal his/her salary at the time of his/her disability. The supplemental compensation will start from the first day of absence or illness, but shall not exceed 340 work hours for the same workers compensation claimincident. During this period, the employee shall not forfeit any accrued sick leave. Successful completion of the probationary period is required in order to qualify for the supplemental compensation from the County. 2. It is the intent of the County to pay the on-the-job injured employee (as outlined in this Section) the difference between full biweekly salary and that provided pursuant to NRS Chapter 616 or 617 as salary continuance. Therefore, the employee shall return to the County all temporary total disability payments received which were made under NRS Chapter 616 or 617 covering the period enumerated in Section 1 of this Article. No supplemental benefit shall be paid until after the employee’s 's lost-time benefit check has been deposited with the County Treasurer. 3. If an employee entitled to disability compensation has not completed his/her probationary period, or if an employee who has received supplemental compensation for the maximum 340 work hours, hours is unable to return to work, he/she may elect to utilize accrued sick leave, during which period the employee shall receive compensation from the County as provided in NRS Chapter 281.390. If the employee is receiving no compensation for time missed from work through the worker’s compensation programWorker's Compensation Program, the employee must use leave benefits to fully account for any absence. 4. When accrued sick leave has expired, if the employee is still unable to work and the employee is receiving compensation for time missed from work through the worker’s compensation programWorker's Compensation Program, he/she will be permitted to use his/her accrued vacation leave as sick leave. Subsequent to the expiration of both the employee’s 's sick and vacation leave, provided that the employee has so elected to use his/her vacation leave as sick leave, the employee’s 's compensation will be limited to that provided by NRS Chapter 616 or 617 and the employee will be placed in a leave without pay status. However, through written justification to the Clark County Human Resources Director, exceptions to this Article may be approved by the County Manager. 5. If, as a result of a licensed physician’s 's evaluation and prognosis, it appears that the employee will not return to his/her regular County job within a 12-month period, the County may require a medical separation. Medical separation appeals of employees covered by this Agreement shall be handled in accordance with the procedure set forth in Article 11, Section 2.