Common use of Short Term Disability Clause in Contracts

Short Term Disability. The Company agrees to provide STD benefits for all regular full- time employees on a non-contributory basis. Regular part-time, temporary, or occasional employees are not eligible for STD benefits. The administration of STD leaves, including the application process and timelines, eligibility rules, notice requirements, return to work rights, and modified duty programs will be governed by the CenturyLink Disability Plan (the “Plan”). Employees qualify for STD benefits when they are participants who cannot work at their normal job due to an illness or injury incurred off the job, and satisfy the requirements as outlined in this Article but subject to the terms of the Plan which control and govern. STD benefits begin on the 8th consecutive calendar day (sixth consecutive scheduled workday) of non-occupational illness or injury for participants. Written medical certification shall be required. Vacation/Personal Holiday hours are provided for all incidental absences from work and for the first five (5) consecutive scheduled workdays of a non-occupational disability related absence (STD waiting period). The employee must use all available Vacation/Personal Holiday hours before hours can be taken unpaid. If an employee does not have available Vacation/Personal Holiday hours, those hours for which Vacation/Personal Holidays are/is not available shall be non- paid. If employment is involuntarily terminated due to reasons including but not limited to reduction in work force, plant/office closure, etc., while the employee is receiving STD benefits under the Plan, the employee may continue to receive benefits until the earlier of either the Plan’s benefits are exhausted, the employee fails to comply with the Plan’s STD administrative requirements or the employee’s doctor (or the IME doctor) states and the Plan agrees that the employee can return to work. If employment is involuntarily terminated for just cause, STD benefits may be terminated immediately. The Plan Administrator may suspend or deny STD benefits if the employee fails to submit all forms/documentation as required, fails to comply with a Company request for an IME, or fails to comply with the requirements of the STD Plan. The Plan Administrator may require such physical or other professional examinations from healthcare providers in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act and/or any other applicable law or regulations as well as when an employee is claiming benefits or privileges under the Plan. The requirement for additional medical or other examinations shall include, but not be limited to, independent medical examinations to confirm a disability, circumstances in which an employee seeks disability or family leave and applies for or is receiving any benefits financed by the Plan; and “fitness for duty” examinations. Benefits may be paid up to a maximum of twenty six (26) weeks. The amount of pay (sixty percent (60%) or full pay benefits) is a percentage of “base salary”. Base salary for the purpose of determining the appropriate STD benefit will be based on the regular straight time rate of pay. Base salary does not include incentive compensation, overtime, shift differential or other special payments or calculations. 1. For employees hired, re-hired or transferred into this bargaining unit before January 1, 2020, the STD benefit under the Plan is either sixty percent (60%) or one hundred percent (100%) of the base rate. The percentage paid is based on the length of service with the Company. An employee’s service anniversary date determines the benefit payment schedule as identified in the chart below. The following STD benefit payment schedule is based on completed years of service as determined by the employee’s service anniversary date. Less than 1 year 0 Weeks 0 Weeks 1 Yr but < 2 yrs 2 Weeks 24 Weeks 2 Yrs but < 3 yrs 4 Weeks 22 Weeks 3 Yrs but < 4 yrs 6 weeks 20 weeks 4 Yrs but < 5 yrs 8 weeks 18 weeks 5 Yrs but < 6 yrs 10 weeks 16 weeks 6 Yrs but < 7 yrs 12 weeks 14 weeks 7 Yrs but < 8 yrs 14 weeks 12 weeks 8 Yrs but < 9 yrs 16 weeks 10 weeks 9 Yrs but < 10 yrs 18 weeks 8 weeks 10 Yrs but < 11 yrs 20 weeks 6 weeks 11 Yrs but < 12 yrs 22 weeks 4 weeks 12 Yrs but < 13 yrs 24 weeks 2 weeks 13 Yrs or more 26 weeks 0 weeks For employees hired, re-hired or transferred into this bargaining unit on or after January 1, 2020, the STD benefit under the Plan is seventy percent (70%) of the base rate. The following STD benefit payment schedule is based on completed years of service as determined by the employee’s service anniversary date. Less than one year None 1 year or > 26 weeks 2. A higher level of benefits does not take place if an employment anniversary occurs while receiving benefits or if the employment anniversary occurs before the employee returns to work for one hundred eighty two (182) consecutive days after any STD benefit usage. 3. STD benefits under the Plan cease on the earlier of when a) the employee is released by their provider, and supported by the Plan, to return to work, b) the employee fails to comply with the Plan’s STD administrative requirements, or c) the Plan’s benefits as described in this Article have been exhausted. If you return to work for less than 182 calendar days following an STD absence, your previous STD benefits will be considered in determining the amount and maximum period of benefits. In other words, you will continue on the STD Benefit Payment Schedule described above based on your service at the first time you became entitled to Plan benefits. If you return to work for at least 182 calendar days following an STD absence, your previous STD benefits under the Plan will not be considered in determining the amount and maximum period of benefits. In other words, you will be eligible for the full benefit described above for any STD absence.

Short Term Disability. 31.1 The Company agrees to provide STD benefits for all regular full- time employees on a non-contributory basis. Regular part-time, temporary, or occasional employees are not eligible for STD benefits. The administration of STD leaves, including but not limited to the application process and timelines, eligibility rules, notice requirements, return to work rights, and modified duty programs will be governed by the CenturyLink Disability Plan (the “Plan”). Employees qualify for STD benefits when they are participants who cannot work at their normal usual job due to an illness or injury incurred off the job, and satisfy the requirements as outlined in this Article but subject to the terms of the Plan which control and govern. STD benefits begin on the 8th eighth consecutive calendar day (sixth consecutive scheduled workday) of non-occupational illness or injury for participants. Written medical certification shall be required. VacationPTO/Personal Holiday personal holiday hours are provided for all incidental absences from work and for the first five (5) consecutive scheduled workdays of a non-occupational disability related absence (STD waiting period). The employee must use all available VacationPTO/Personal Holiday hours personal holiday before hours can be taken unpaid, except in situations where FMLA-covered absences to care for covered relatives will exceed five consecutive days. In that case, the employee will have the opportunity to elect whether to take PTO/personal holiday hours or an unpaid absence. In all other situations, the employee will not have the opportunity to choose. If an employee does not have available VacationPTO/Personal Holiday personal holiday hours, those hours for which VacationPTO/Personal Holidays are/personal holiday is not available shall be non- non-paid. . 31.2 Employees do not qualify for STD benefits if: 1) they engage in any activity which is inconsistent with the application for STD; 2) they refuse restricted or light duty assignments that are in compliance with work restrictions while receiving STD benefits; or 3) the illness or injury is caused by armed conflict, results from committing a felony or attempted felony, occurs while engaging in an illegal activity, or is intentionally self- inflicted. 31.3 If employment is involuntarily terminated due to reasons including but not limited to reduction in work force, plant/office closure, etc., while the employee is receiving STD benefits under the Plan, the employee may continue to receive benefits until the earlier of either the Plan’s benefits are exhausted, the employee fails to comply with the Plan’s STD administrative requirements requirements, or the employee’s doctor (or the IME doctor) states and the Plan agrees that the employee can return to work. If employment is involuntarily terminated for just cause, STD benefits may be terminated immediately. . 31.4 The Plan Administrator may suspend or deny STD benefits if the employee fails to submit all forms/documentation as required, fails to comply with a Company request for an IME, IME or fails to comply with the requirements of the STD Plan. The Plan Administrator may require such physical or other professional examinations from healthcare providers in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act and/or any other applicable law or regulations as well as when an employee is claiming benefits or privileges under the Plan. The requirement for additional medical or other examinations shall include, but not be limited to, independent medical examinations to confirm a disability, circumstances in which an employee seeks disability or family leave and applies for or is receiving any benefits financed by the Plan; , and “fitness for duty” examinations. Benefits . 31.5 STD benefits under the Plan may be paid up to a maximum of twenty twenty-six (26) weeks. The amount of pay (sixty percent (60%) partial or full pay benefits) is a percentage of “base salaryrate pay”. Base salary rate pay for the purpose of determining the appropriate STD benefit will be based on the regular straight time rate of pay. Base salary rate does not include incentive compensation, overtime, shift differential or other special payments or calculations. 1. a) For employees hired, re-hired or transferred into this bargaining unit before January 1, 20201/1/17, the STD benefit under the Plan is either sixty percent (60%) or one hundred percent (100%) of the base rate. The percentage paid is based on the length of service with the Company. An employee’s service anniversary date determines the benefit payment schedule as identified in the chart below. The following STD benefit payment schedule is based on completed years of service as determined by the employee’s service system anniversary date. b) A higher level of benefits does not take place if an employment anniversary occurs while receiving benefits or if the employment anniversary occurs before the employee works for one hundred eighty two (182) consecutive days after any STD benefit usage. If your length of service is: Then benefits at 100% of Base Salary are paid for: And benefits at 60% of Base Salary are paid for: Less than one year None None 1 year 0 Weeks 0 Weeks 1 Yr yr but < 2 yrs 2 Weeks weeks 24 Weeks weeks 2 Yrs yrs but < 3 yrs 4 Weeks weeks 22 Weeks weeks 3 Yrs yrs but < 4 yrs 6 weeks 20 weeks 4 Yrs yrs but < 5 yrs 8 weeks 18 weeks 5 Yrs yrs but < 6 yrs 10 weeks 16 weeks 6 Yrs yrs but < 7 yrs 12 weeks 14 weeks 7 Yrs yrs but < 8 yrs 14 weeks 12 weeks 8 Yrs yrs but < 9 yrs 16 weeks 10 weeks 9 Yrs yrs but < 10 yrs 18 weeks 8 weeks 10 Yrs yrs but < 11 yrs 20 weeks 6 weeks 11 Yrs yrs but < 12 yrs 22 weeks 4 weeks 12 Yrs yrs but < 13 yrs 24 weeks 2 weeks 13 Yrs yrs or more > 26 weeks 0 weeks weeks c) For employees hired, re-hired or transferred into this bargaining unit on or after January 1, 20201/1/17, the STD benefit under the Plan is seventy percent (70%) of the base rate. The following STD benefit payment schedule is based on completed years of service as determined by the employee’s service anniversary date. Less than one year None 1 year or > 26 weeksIf Your Length of Service is: Then Benefits at 70% of Base Salary are Paid for: 2. A higher level of benefits does not take place if an employment anniversary occurs while receiving benefits or if the employment anniversary occurs before the employee returns to work for one hundred eighty two (182d) consecutive days after any STD benefit usage. 3. STD benefits under the Plan cease on the earlier of when either a) the employee is released by their provider, and supported by the Plan, to return to work, b) the employee fails to comply with the Plan’s STD administrative requirements, or c) the Plan’s benefits as described in this Article have been exhausted. . 31.6 If you return to work for less than 182 calendar days following an STD absence, your previous STD benefits will be considered in determining the amount and maximum period of benefits. In other words, you will continue on the STD Benefit Payment Schedule described above based on your service at the first time you became entitled to Plan benefits. If you return to work for at least 182 calendar days following an STD absence, your previous STD benefits under the Plan will not be considered in determining the amount and maximum period of benefits. In other words, you will be eligible for the full benefit described above for any STD absence.

Short Term Disability. The Company agrees to provide STD benefits for all regular full- full-time employees on a non-contributory basis. Regular part-time, temporary, temporary or occasional employees are not eligible for STD benefits. The administration of STD leaves, including the application process and timelines, eligibility rules, notice requirements, return to work rights, and modified duty programs will be governed by the CenturyLink Disability Plan (the “Plan”). Employees qualify for STD benefits when they are participants who cannot work at their normal job due to an illness or injury incurred off the job, and satisfy the requirements as outlined in this Article but subject to the terms of the Plan which control and govern. STD benefits begin on the 8th consecutive calendar day (sixth consecutive scheduled workday) of non-occupational illness or injury for participants. Written medical certification shall be required. Vacation/Personal Holiday Vacation hours are provided for all incidental absences from work and for the first five (5) consecutive scheduled workdays of a non-occupational disability related absence (STD waiting period). The employee must use all available Vacation/Personal Holiday hours before hours can be taken unpaid. If an employee does not have available Vacation/Personal Holiday hours, those hours for which Vacation/Personal Holidays Holiday hours are/is not available shall be non- non-paid. Effective 1/1/21 The Company agrees to provide STD benefits for all regular full-time employees on a non-contributory basis. Regular part-time, temporary or occasional employees are not eligible for STD benefits. The administration of STD leaves, including the application process and timelines, eligibility rules, notice requirements, return to work rights, and modified duty programs will be governed by the CenturyLink Disability Plan (the “Plan”). Employees qualify for STD benefits when they are participants who cannot work at their normal job due to an illness or injury incurred on or off the job, and satisfy the requirements as outlined in this Article but subject to the terms of the Plan which control and govern. STD benefits begin on the 8th consecutive calendar day (sixth consecutive scheduled workday) of non-occupational illness or injury for participants. Written medical certification shall be required. Vacation hours are provided for all incidental absences from work and for the first five (5) consecutive scheduled workdays of an occupational/non-occupational disability related absence (STD waiting period). The employee must use all available Vacation/Personal Holiday hours before hours can be taken unpaid. However, when the absence is Worker’s Compensation related, the employee will have the opportunity to elect whether to take vacation/personal holiday hours or an unpaid absence. If an employee does not have available Vacation/Personal Holiday hours, those hours for which Vacation/Personal Holiday hours are/is not available shall be non-paid. If employment is involuntarily terminated due to reasons including but not limited to to, reduction in work force, plant/office closure, etc., while the employee is receiving STD benefits under the Plan, the employee may continue to receive benefits until the earlier of either the Plan’s benefits are exhausted, the employee fails to comply with the Plan’s STD administrative requirements or the employee’s doctor (or the IME doctor) states and the Plan agrees that the employee can return to work. If employment is involuntarily terminated for just cause, STD benefits may be terminated immediately. The Plan Administrator may suspend or deny STD benefits if the employee fails to submit all forms/documentation as required, fails to comply with a Company request for an IME, or fails to comply with the requirements of the STD Plan. The Plan Administrator may require such physical or other professional examinations from healthcare providers in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act and/or any other applicable law or regulations as well as when an employee is claiming benefits or privileges under the Plan. The requirement for additional medical or other examinations shall include, but not be limited to, independent medical examinations to confirm a disability, circumstances in which an employee seeks disability or family leave and applies for or is receiving any benefits financed by the Plan; and “fitness for duty” examinations. Benefits STD benefits under the Plan may be paid up to a maximum of twenty twenty-six (26) weeks. The amount of pay (sixty percent (60%) partial or full pay benefits) is a percentage of “base salaryrate pay”. Base salary rate pay for the purpose of determining the appropriate STD benefit will be based on the regular straight time rate of pay. Base salary rate does not include incentive compensation, overtime, shift differential or other special payments or calculations. 1. (a) For employees hired, re-hired hired, or transferred into this bargaining unit before January 1, 20201/1/18, the STD benefit under the Plan is either sixty percent (60%) or one hundred percent (100%) of the base rate. The percentage paid is based on the length of service with the Company. An employee’s service anniversary date determines the benefit payment schedule as identified in the chart below. The following STD benefit payment schedule is based on completed years of service as determined by the employee’s service anniversary date. Less than 1 year 0 Weeks 0 Weeks 1 Yr but < 2 yrs 2 Weeks 24 Weeks 2 Yrs but < 3 yrs 4 Weeks 22 Weeks 3 Yrs but < 4 yrs 6 weeks 20 weeks 4 Yrs but < 5 yrs 8 weeks 18 weeks 5 Yrs but < 6 yrs 10 weeks 16 weeks 6 Yrs but < 7 yrs 12 weeks 14 weeks 7 Yrs but < 8 yrs 14 weeks 12 weeks 8 Yrs but < 9 yrs 16 weeks 10 weeks 9 Yrs but < 10 yrs 18 weeks 8 weeks 10 Yrs but < 11 yrs 20 weeks 6 weeks 11 Yrs but < 12 yrs 22 weeks 4 weeks 12 Yrs but < 13 yrs 24 weeks 2 weeks 13 Yrs or more 26 weeks 0 weeks For employees hired, re-hired or transferred into this bargaining unit on or after January 1, 2020, the STD benefit under the Plan is seventy percent . (70%b) of the base rate. The following STD benefit payment schedule is based on completed years of service as determined by the employee’s service anniversary date. Less than one year None 1 year or > 26 weeks 2. A higher level of benefits does not take place if an employment anniversary occurs while receiving benefits or if the employment anniversary occurs before the employee returns to work for one hundred eighty two (182) consecutive days after any STD benefit usage.. If your length of service is: Then benefits at 100% of Base Salary are paid for: And benefits at 60% of Base Salary are paid for: Less than one year None None 1 yr but < 2 yrs 2 weeks 24 weeks 2 yrs but < 3 yrs 4 weeks 22 weeks 3 yrs but < 4 yrs 6 weeks 20 weeks 4 yrs but < 5 yrs 8 weeks 18 weeks 5 yrs but < 6 yrs 10 weeks 16 weeks 6 yrs but < 7 yrs 12 weeks 14 weeks 7 yrs but < 8 yrs 14 weeks 12 weeks 8 yrs but < 9 yrs 16 weeks 10 weeks 9 yrs but < 10 yrs 18 weeks 8 weeks 10 yrs but < 11 yrs 20 weeks 6 weeks 11 yrs but < 12 yrs 22 weeks 4 weeks 12 yrs but < 13 yrs 24 weeks 2 week 13 yrs or more 26 weeks 0 weeks 3(c) For employees hired, re-hired, or transferred into this bargaining unit on or after 1/1/18, the STD benefit under the Plan is seventy percent (70%) of the base rate. The following STD benefit payment schedule is based on completed years of service as determined by the employee’s service anniversary date. If your length of service is: Then benefits at 70% of Base Salary are paid for: Less than one year None 1 year or > 26 weeks (d) STD benefits under the Plan cease on the earlier of when (a) the employee is released by their provider, and supported by the Plan, to return to work, (b) the employee fails to comply with the Plan’s STD administrative requirements, or (c) the Plan’s benefits as described in this Article have been exhausted. If you return to work for less than 182 calendar days following an STD absence, your previous STD benefits will be considered in determining the amount and maximum period of benefits. In other words, you will continue on the STD Benefit Payment Schedule described above based on your service at the first time you became entitled to Plan benefits. If you return to work for at least 182 calendar days following an at STD absence, your previous STD benefits under the Plan will not be considered in determining the amount and maximum period of benefits. In other words, you will be eligible for the full benefit described above for any STD absence.

Short Term Disability. 22.1 The Company agrees to provide STD benefits for all regular full- full-time employees on a non-contributory basis. Regular part-time, temporary, or occasional employees are not eligible for STD benefits. The administration of STD leaves, including the application process and timelines, eligibility rules, notice requirements, return to work rights, and modified duty programs will be governed by the CenturyLink Disability Plan (the “Plan”). Employees qualify for STD benefits when they are participants who cannot work at their normal job due to an illness or injury incurred off the job, and satisfy the requirements as outlined in this Article but subject to the terms of the Plan which control and govern. STD benefits begin on the 8th consecutive calendar day (sixth consecutive scheduled workday) of non-occupational illness or injury for participants. Written medical certification shall be required. Vacation/Personal Holiday personal day hours are provided for all incidental absences from work and for the first five (5) consecutive scheduled workdays of a an occupational or non-occupational disability related absence (STD waiting period). The employee must use all available Vacationvacation/Personal Holiday personal days hours before hours can be taken unpaid. If an employee does not have available Vacationvacation/Personal Holiday personal days hours, those hours for which Vacationvacation/Personal Holidays are/is personal days are not available shall be non- non-paid. . 22.2 If employment is involuntarily terminated due to reasons including but not limited to reduction in work force, plant/office closure, etc., while the employee is receiving STD benefits under the Plan, the employee may continue to receive benefits until the earlier of either the Plan’s benefits are exhausted, the employee fails to comply with the Plan’s STD administrative requirements or the employee’s doctor (or the IME doctor) states and the Plan agrees that the employee can return to work. If employment is involuntarily terminated for just cause, STD benefits may be terminated immediately. . 22.3 The Plan Administrator may suspend or deny STD benefits if the employee fails to submit all forms/documentation as required, fails to comply with a Company request for an IME, or fails to comply with the requirements of the STD Plan. The Plan Administrator may require such physical or other professional examinations from healthcare providers in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act and/or any other applicable law or regulations as well as when an employee is claiming benefits or privileges under the Plan. The requirement for additional medical or other examinations shall include, but not be limited to, independent medical examinations to confirm a disability, circumstances in which an employee seeks disability or family leave and applies for or is receiving any benefits financed by the Plan; and “fitness for duty” examinations. Benefits . 22.4 STD benefits under the Plan may be paid up to a maximum of twenty twenty-six (26) weeks. The amount of pay (sixty percent (60%) partial or full pay benefits) is a percentage of “base salaryrate pay”. Base salary rate pay for the purpose of determining the appropriate STD benefit will be based on the regular straight time rate of pay. Base salary rate does not include incentive compensation, overtime, shift differential or other special payments or calculations. 1. a) For employees hired, re-hired hired, or transferred into this bargaining unit before January 1, 20202019, the STD benefit under the Plan is either sixty percent (60%) or one hundred percent (100%) of the base rate. The percentage paid is based on the length of service with the Company. An employee’s service anniversary date determines the benefit payment schedule as identified in the chart below. The following STD benefit payment schedule is based on completed years of service as determined by the employee’s service anniversary date. If your length of service is: Then benefits at 100% of Base Salary are paid for: And benefits at 60% of Base Salary are paid for: Less than one year None None 1 year 0 Weeks 0 Weeks 1 Yr yr but < 2 yrs 2 Weeks weeks 24 Weeks weeks 2 Yrs yrs but < 3 yrs 4 Weeks weeks 22 Weeks weeks 3 Yrs yrs but < 4 yrs 6 weeks 20 weeks 4 Yrs yrs but < 5 yrs 8 weeks 18 weeks 5 Yrs yrs but < 6 yrs 10 weeks 16 weeks 6 Yrs yrs but < 7 yrs 12 weeks 14 weeks 7 Yrs yrs but < 8 yrs 14 weeks 12 weeks 8 Yrs yrs but < 9 yrs 16 weeks 10 weeks 9 Yrs yrs but < 10 yrs 18 weeks 8 weeks 10 Yrs yrs but < 11 yrs 20 weeks 6 weeks 11 Yrs yrs but < 12 yrs 22 weeks 4 weeks 12 Yrs yrs but < 13 yrs 24 weeks 2 weeks 13 Yrs yrs or more > 26 weeks 0 weeks weeks b) For employees hired, re-hired hired, or transferred into this bargaining unit on or after January 1, 20202019, the STD benefit under the Plan is seventy percent (70%) of the base rate. The following STD benefit payment schedule is based on completed years of service as determined by the employee’s service anniversary date. Less than one year None 1 year or > 26 weeks 2. c) A higher level of benefits does not take place if an employment anniversary occurs while receiving benefits or if the employment anniversary occurs before the employee returns to work for one hundred eighty eighty-two (182) consecutive days after any STD benefit usage. 3. d) STD benefits under the Plan cease on the earlier of when when a) the employee is released by their provider, and supported by the Plan, to return to work, b) the employee fails to comply with the Plan’s STD administrative requirements, or c) the Plan’s benefits as described in this Article have been exhausted. . 22.5 If you return to work for less than 182 calendar days following an STD absence, your previous STD benefits will be considered in determining the amount and maximum period of benefits. In other words, you will continue on the STD Benefit Payment Schedule described above based on your service at the first time you became entitled to Plan benefits. If you return to work for at least 182 calendar days following an STD absence, your previous STD benefits under the Plan will not be considered in determining the amount and maximum period of benefits. In other words, you will be eligible for the full benefit described above for any STD absence.

Short Term Disability. 21.01 The Company agrees to provide STD benefits for all regular full- time employees on a non-contributory basis. Regular part-time, temporary, or occasional employees are not eligible for STD benefits. The administration of STD leaves, including the application process and timelines, eligibility rules, notice requirements, return to work rights, and modified duty programs will be governed by the CenturyLink Disability Plan (the “Plan”). . 21.02 Employees qualify for STD benefits when they are participants who cannot work at their normal job due to an illness or injury incurred off the job, and satisfy the requirements as outlined in this Article but subject to the terms of the Plan which control and govern. STD benefits begin on the 8th consecutive calendar day (sixth consecutive scheduled workday) of non-occupational illness or injury for participants. Written medical certification shall be required. . 21.03 Vacation/Personal Holiday hours holidays are provided for all incidental absences from work and for the first five (5) consecutive scheduled workdays of a an occupational/non-occupational disability related absence (STD waiting period). The employee must use all available Vacation/Personal Holiday hours before hours can be taken unpaid. If an employee does not have available Vacation/Personal Holiday hours, those hours for which Vacation/Personal Holidays are/is not available the time shall be non- non-paid. The employee is solely responsible for providing medical certification when requested by the Company. The Company may, at its own expense, require a second medical evaluation provided by a Company chosen physician. 21.04 If employment is involuntarily terminated due to reasons including but not limited to reduction in work force, resolution of a Workers’ Compensation claim, plant/office closure, etc., while the employee is receiving STD benefits under the Planbenefits, the employee may continue to receive benefits until the earlier of either the Plan’s benefits are exhausted, the employee fails to comply with the Plan’s STD administrative requirements exhausted or the employee’s doctor physician, Company designated physician, or independent medical examination (or the IME doctorIME) states and the Plan agrees that physician determines the employee can return to work. If employment is involuntarily terminated for just cause, STD benefits may be terminated immediately. . 21.05 The Plan Administrator may suspend or deny STD benefits if the employee fails to submit all forms/documentation as required, fails to comply with a Company request for an IME, or fails to comply with the requirements of the STD Plan. The Plan Administrator may require such physical or other professional examinations from healthcare providers in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act and/or any other applicable law or regulations as well as when an employee is claiming benefits or privileges under the Plan. The requirement for additional medical or other examinations shall include, but not be limited to, independent medical examinations to confirm a disability, circumstances in which an employee seeks disability or family leave and applies for or is receiving any benefits financed by the Plan; and “fitness for duty” examinations. Benefits . 21.06 STD benefits under the Plan may be paid up to a maximum of twenty six (26) 26 weeks. The amount of pay (sixty percent (60%) partial or full pay benefits) is a percentage of “base salaryrate pay”. Base salary rate pay for the purpose of determining the appropriate STD benefit will be based on the regular straight time rate of pay. Base salary wage does not include incentive compensation, overtime, shift differential or other special payments or calculations. 1. A. For employees hired, re-hired or transferred into this bargaining unit before January 1, 20201/1/19, the STD benefit under the Plan is either sixty percent (60%) % or one hundred percent (100%) % of the base rate. The percentage paid is based on the length of service with the Company. An employee’s service anniversary date determines the benefit payment schedule as identified in the chart below. The following STD benefit payment schedule is based on completed years of service as determined by the employee’s service anniversary date. Less than 1 year 0 Weeks 0 Weeks 1 Yr but < 2 yrs 2 Weeks 24 Weeks 2 Yrs but < 3 yrs 4 Weeks 22 Weeks 3 Yrs but < 4 yrs 6 weeks 20 weeks 4 Yrs but < 5 yrs 8 weeks 18 weeks 5 Yrs but < 6 yrs 10 weeks 16 weeks 6 Yrs but < 7 yrs 12 weeks 14 weeks 7 Yrs but < 8 yrs 14 weeks 12 weeks 8 Yrs but < 9 yrs 16 weeks 10 weeks 9 Yrs but < 10 yrs 18 weeks 8 weeks 10 Yrs but < 11 yrs 20 weeks 6 weeks 11 Yrs but < 12 yrs 22 weeks 4 weeks 12 Yrs but < 13 yrs 24 weeks 2 weeks 13 Yrs or more 26 weeks 0 weeks For employees hired, re-hired or transferred into this bargaining unit on or after January 1, 2020, the STD benefit under the Plan is seventy percent (70%) of the base rate. The following STD benefit payment schedule is based on completed years of service as determined by the employee’s service anniversary date. Less than one year None 1 year or > 26 weeks. 2. B. A higher level of benefits does not take place if an employment anniversary occurs while receiving benefits or if the employment anniversary occurs before the employee returns to work for one hundred eighty two (182) consecutive works days specified under 21.10 after any STD benefit usage.. If your service is: Benefit are 100% of Base Salary for: Benefits are 60% of Base Salary for: Less than one year 0 weeks 0 weeks 1 year but < 2 years 2 weeks 24 weeks 2 years but < 3 years 4 weeks 22 weeks 3 years but < 4 years 6 weeks 20 weeks 4 years but < 5 years 8 weeks 18 weeks 5 years but < 6 years 10 weeks 16 weeks 6 years but < 7 years 12 weeks 14 weeks 7 years but < 8 years 14 weeks 12 weeks 8 years but < 9 years 16 weeks 10 weeks 9 years but < 10 years 18 weeks 8 weeks 10 years but < 11 years 20 weeks 6 weeks 11 years but < 12 years 22 weeks 4 weeks 12 years but < 13 years 24 weeks 2 weeks 13 years or > 26 weeks 0 weeks 3. C. STD benefits under the Plan cease on the earlier of when a) the employee is released by their provider, and supported by the Plan, to return to work, b) the employee fails to comply with the Plan’s STD administrative requirements, or c) the Plan’s benefits as described in this Article have been exhausted. D. For employees hired, re-hired or transferred into this bargaining unit on or after 1/1/19, the STD benefit under the Plan is seventy percent (70%) of the base rate. The following STD benefit payment schedule is based on completed years of service as determined by the employee’s service anniversary date. If your length of Service is: Then benefits at 70% of Base Salary are paid for: Less than one year None 1 year or > 26 weeks 21.07 If you return to work for less than 182 calendar days following an STD absencedays, your previous STD benefits will be considered in determining the amount and maximum period of benefits. In other words, you will continue on the STD Benefit Payment Schedule described above based on your service at the first time you became entitled to Plan benefits. If you return to work for at least 182 calendar days following an STD absencedays, your previous STD benefits under the Plan will not be considered in determining the amount and maximum period of benefits. In other words, you will be eligible for the full benefit described above for any STD absence. 21.08 The Company will provide all Worker’s Compensation benefits required by statute to an employee who sustains an on-the-job injury. The Company will provide an employee a salary continuation benefit (called Supplemental Workers’ Compensation Pay or SWCP) equal to 85% of regular base pay when combined with an approved Worker’s Compensation claim and statutory payment For eligible employees that have completed one year of service, the salary continuation benefit is available up to a maximum of 1040 hours for a single disability beginning on the eighth (8th) calendar day of approved absence. If the disability extends beyond 1040 hours, the employee may be eligible for Long Term Disability (LTD) benefits under the Plan. If approved as eligible for LTD under the Plan, the employees’ Worker’s Compensation benefit will be deducted from the employee’s LTD benefit as an approved offset. Employees with less than one year of completed service are not eligible for SWCP and will only be compensated by the state according to statutory law. An employee is never entitled to more than 85% of regular base pay while absent due to an on-the-job injury. Any overpayments made by receiving both SWCP salary continuation and Worker’s Compensation benefit payments in excess of 85% of regular base pay will be deducted from the employee’s salary continuation check, regular pay check, or are to be reimbursed by the employee to the Company. The employee receiving an overpayment is deemed to agree to the deduction from the employee’s salary continuation check, regular pay check, or to reimburse the Company.

Short Term Disability. The Company agrees to provide STD benefits for all regular full- full-time R employees on a non-contributory basis. Regular part-time, temporary, or occasional employees are not eligible for STD benefits. The administration of STD leaves, including the application process and timelines, eligibility rules, notice requirements, return to work rights, and modified duty programs will be governed by the CenturyLink Disability Plan (the “Plan”). Regular 7.6.1 Employees qualify for STD benefits when they are participants who cannot work at their normal job due to an illness or injury incurred off the job, and satisfy the requirements as outlined in this Article but subject to the terms of the Plan which control and govern. STD benefits begin on the 8th consecutive calendar day (sixth consecutive scheduled workday) of non-occupational illness or injury for participants. Written medical certification shall be required. VacationPTO/Personal Holiday hours are provided for all incidental absences from work and for the first five (5) consecutive scheduled workdays of a non-occupational disability related absence (STD waiting period). The employee must use all available VacationPTO/Personal Holiday hours before hours can be taken unpaid. If an employee does not have available VacationPTO/Personal Holiday hours, those hours for which VacationPTO/Personal Holidays are/is not available shall be non- non-paid. . 7.6.2 If employment is involuntarily terminated due to reasons including but not limited to reduction in work force, plant/office closure, etc., while the employee is receiving STD benefits under the Plan, the employee may continue to receive benefits until the earlier of either the Plan’s benefits are exhausted, the employee fails to comply with the Plan’s STD administrative requirements or the employee’s doctor (or the IME doctor) states and the Plan agrees that the employee can return to work. If employment is involuntarily terminated for just cause, STD benefits may be terminated immediately. . 7.6.3 The Plan Administrator may suspend or deny STD benefits if the employee fails to submit all forms/documentation as required, fails to comply with a Company request for an IME, or fails to comply with the requirements of the STD Plan. The Plan Administrator may require such physical or other professional examinations from healthcare providers in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act and/or any other applicable law or regulations as well as when an employee is claiming benefits or privileges under the Plan. The requirement for additional medical or other examinations shall include, but not R be limited to, independent medical examinations to confirm a disability, circumstances in which an employee seeks disability or family leave and applies for or is receiving any benefits financed by the Plan; and “fitness for duty” examinations. Benefits . 7.6.4 STD benefits under the Plan may be paid up to a maximum of twenty twenty-six (26) weeks. The amount of pay (sixty percent (60%) partial or full pay benefits) is a percentage of “base salaryrate pay”. Base salary rate pay for the purpose of determining the appropriate STD benefit will be based on the regular straight time rate of pay. Base salary rate does not include incentive compensation, overtime, shift differential or other special payments or calculations. 1. For employees hired, re-hired or transferred into this bargaining unit before January 1, 2020, the a) The STD benefit under the Plan is either sixty percent (60%) or one hundred percent (100%) of the base rate. The percentage paid is based on the length of service with the Company. An employee’s service anniversary date determines the benefit payment schedule as identified in the chart below. The following STD benefit payment schedule is based on completed years of service as determined by the employee’s service anniversary date. Less than 1 year 0 Weeks 0 Weeks 1 Yr but < 2 yrs 2 Weeks 24 Weeks 2 Yrs but < 3 yrs 4 Weeks 22 Weeks 3 Yrs but < 4 yrs 6 weeks 20 weeks 4 Yrs but < 5 yrs 8 weeks 18 weeks 5 Yrs but < 6 yrs 10 weeks 16 weeks 6 Yrs but < 7 yrs 12 weeks 14 weeks 7 Yrs but < 8 yrs 14 weeks 12 weeks 8 Yrs but < 9 yrs 16 weeks 10 weeks 9 Yrs but < 10 yrs 18 weeks 8 weeks 10 Yrs but < 11 yrs 20 weeks 6 weeks 11 Yrs but < 12 yrs 22 weeks 4 weeks 12 Yrs but < 13 yrs 24 weeks 2 weeks 13 Yrs or more 26 weeks 0 weeks For employees hired, re-hired or transferred into this bargaining unit on or after January 1, 2020, the STD benefit under the Plan is seventy percent (70%. b) of the base rate. The following STD benefit payment schedule is based on completed years of service as determined by the employee’s service anniversary date. Less than one year None 1 year or > 26 weeks 2. A higher level of benefits does not take place if an employment anniversary occurs while receiving benefits or if the employment anniversary occurs before the employee returns to work for one hundred eighty two (182) consecutive days after any STD benefit usage.. If your length of service is: Then benefits at 100% of Base Salary are paid for: And benefits at 60% of Base Salary are paid for: Less than one year None None 1 yr but < 2 yrs 2 weeks 24 weeks 2 yrs but < 3 yrs 4 weeks 22 weeks 3 yrs but < 4 yrs 6 weeks 20 weeks 4 yrs but < 5 yrs 8 weeks 18 weeks 5 yrs but < 6 yrs 10 weeks 16 weeks 6 yrs but < 7 yrs 12 weeks 14 weeks 7 yrs but < 8 yrs 14 weeks 12 weeks 8 yrs but < 9 yrs 16 weeks 10 weeks 9 yrs but < 10 yrs 18 weeks 8 weeks 10 yrs but < 11 yrs 20 weeks 6 weeks 11 yrs but < 12 yrs 22 weeks 4 weeks 12 yrs but < 13 yrs 24 weeks 2 weeks 13 yrs or > 26 weeks 0 weeks 3. c) STD benefits under the Plan cease on the earlier of when a) the employee is released by their provider, and supported by the Plan, to return to work, b) the employee fails to comply with the Plan’s STD administrative requirements, or c) the Plan’s benefits as described in this Article have been exhausted. . 7.6.5 If you return to work for less than 182 calendar days following an STD absence, your previous STD benefits will be considered in determining the amount and maximum period of benefits. In other words, you will continue on the STD Benefit Payment Schedule described above based on your service at the first time you became entitled to Plan benefits. If you return to work for at least 182 calendar days following an STD absence, your previous STD benefits under the Plan will not be considered in determining the amount and maximum period of benefits. In other words, you will be eligible for the full benefit described above for any STD absence.. R

Short Term Disability. 21.01 The Company agrees to provide STD benefits for all regular full- time employees on a non-contributory basis. Regular part-time, temporary, or occasional employees are not eligible for STD benefits. The administration of STD leaves, including the application process and timelines, eligibility rules, notice requirements, return to work rights, and modified duty programs will be governed by the CenturyLink Disability Plan (the “Plan”). . 21.02 Employees qualify for STD benefits when they are participants who cannot work at their normal job due to an illness or injury incurred off the job, and satisfy the requirements as outlined in this Article but subject to the terms of the Plan which control and govern. STD benefits begin on the 8th consecutive calendar day (sixth consecutive scheduled workday) of non-occupational illness or injury for participants. Written medical certification shall be required. R 21.03 Vacation/Personal Holiday hours holidays are provided for all incidental absences from work and for the first five (5) consecutive scheduled workdays of a non-occupational disability related absence (STD waiting period). The employee must use all available Vacation/Personal Holiday hours before hours can be taken unpaid. If an employee does not have available Vacation/Personal Holiday hours, those hours for which Vacation/Personal Holidays are/is not available the time shall be non- non-paid. The employee is solely responsible for providing medical certification when requested by the Company. The Company may, at its own expense, require a second medical evaluation provided by a Company chosen physician. 21.04 If employment is involuntarily terminated due to reasons including but not limited to reduction in work force, resolution of a Workers’ Compensation claim, plant/office closure, etc., while the employee is receiving STD benefits under the Planbenefits, the employee may continue to receive benefits until the earlier of either the Plan’s benefits are exhausted, the employee fails to comply with the Plan’s STD administrative requirements exhausted or the employee’s doctor physician, Company designated physician, or independent medical examination (or the IME doctorIME) states and the Plan agrees that physician determines the employee can return to work. If employment is involuntarily terminated for just cause, STD benefits may be R terminated immediately. . 21.05 The Plan Administrator may suspend or deny STD benefits if the employee fails to submit all forms/documentation as required, fails to comply with a Company request for an IME, or fails to comply with the requirements of the STD Plan. The Plan Administrator may require such physical or other professional examinations from healthcare providers in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act and/or any other applicable law or regulations as well as when an employee is claiming benefits or privileges under the Plan. The requirement for additional medical or other examinations shall include, but not be limited to, independent medical examinations to confirm a disability, circumstances in which an employee seeks disability or family leave and applies for or is receiving any benefits financed by the Plan; and “fitness for duty” examinations. Benefits . 21.06 STD benefits under the Plan may be paid up to a maximum of twenty six (26) 26 weeks. The amount of pay (sixty percent (60%) partial or full pay benefits) is a percentage of “base salaryrate pay”. Base salary rate pay for the purpose of R determining the appropriate STD benefit will be based on the regular straight time rate of pay. Base salary wage does not include incentive compensation, overtime, shift differential or other special payments or calculations. 1. A. For employees hired, re-hired or transferred into this bargaining unit before January 1, 20201/1/19, the STD benefit under the R Plan is either sixty percent (60%) % or one hundred percent (100%) % of the base rate. The percentage paid is based on the length of service with the Company. An employee’s service anniversary date determines the benefit payment schedule as identified in the chart below. The following STD benefit payment schedule is based on completed years of service as determined by the employee’s service anniversary date. Less than 1 year 0 Weeks 0 Weeks 1 Yr but < 2 yrs 2 Weeks 24 Weeks 2 Yrs but < 3 yrs 4 Weeks 22 Weeks 3 Yrs but < 4 yrs 6 weeks 20 weeks 4 Yrs but < 5 yrs 8 weeks 18 weeks 5 Yrs but < 6 yrs 10 weeks 16 weeks 6 Yrs but < 7 yrs 12 weeks 14 weeks 7 Yrs but < 8 yrs 14 weeks 12 weeks 8 Yrs but < 9 yrs 16 weeks 10 weeks 9 Yrs but < 10 yrs 18 weeks 8 weeks 10 Yrs but < 11 yrs 20 weeks 6 weeks 11 Yrs but < 12 yrs 22 weeks 4 weeks 12 Yrs but < 13 yrs 24 weeks 2 weeks 13 Yrs or more 26 weeks 0 weeks For employees hired, re-hired or transferred into this bargaining unit on or after January 1, 2020, the STD benefit under the Plan is seventy percent (70%) of the base rate. The following STD benefit payment schedule is based on completed years of service as determined by the employee’s service anniversary date. Less than one year None 1 year or > 26 weeks. 2. B. A higher level of benefits does not take place if an employment anniversary occurs while receiving benefits or if the employment anniversary occurs before the employee returns to work for one hundred eighty two (182) consecutive works days specified under 21.10 after any STD benefit usage.. If your service is: Benefit are 100% of Base Salary for: Benefits are 60% of Base Salary for: Less than one year 0 weeks 0 weeks 1 year but < 2 years 2 weeks 24 weeks 2 years but < 3 years 4 weeks 22 weeks 3 years but < 4 years 6 weeks 20 weeks 4 years but < 5 years 8 weeks 18 weeks 5 years but < 6 years 10 weeks 16 weeks 6 years but < 7 years 12 weeks 14 weeks 7 years but < 8 years 14 weeks 12 weeks 8 years but < 9 years 16 weeks 10 weeks 9 years but < 10 years 18 weeks 8 weeks 10 years but < 11 years 20 weeks 6 weeks 11 years but < 12 years 22 weeks 4 weeks 12 years but < 13 years 24 weeks 2 weeks 13 years or > 26 weeks 0 weeks 3. C. STD benefits under the Plan cease on the earlier of when a) the employee is released by their provider, and supported by the Plan, to return to work, b) the employee fails to comply with the Plan’s STD administrative requirements, or c) the Plan’s benefits as described in this Article have been exhausted. D. For employees hired, re-hired or transferred into this R bargaining unit on or after 1/1/19, the STD benefit under the Plan is seventy percent (70%) of the base rate. The following STD benefit payment schedule is based on completed years of service as determined by the employee’s service anniversary date. If your length of Service is: Then benefits at 70% of Base Salary are paid for: Less than one year None 1 year or > 26 weeks 21.07 If you return to work for less than 182 calendar days following an STD absencedays, your previous STD benefits will be considered in determining the amount and maximum period of benefits. In other words, you will continue on the STD Benefit Payment Schedule described above based on your service at the first time you became entitled to Plan benefits. If you return to work for at least 182 calendar days following an STD absencedays, your previous STD benefits under the Plan will not be considered in determining the amount and maximum period of benefits. In other words, you will be eligible for the full benefit described above for any STD absence. 21.08 The Company will provide all Worker’s Compensation benefits required by statute to an employee who sustains an on-the-job injury.

Short Term Disability. Section 9.1 The Company agrees to provide STD benefits for all regular full- full-time employees on a non-contributory basis. Regular part-time, temporary, or occasional employees are not eligible for STD benefits. The administration of STD leaves, including the application process and timelines, eligibility rules, notice requirements, return to work rights, and modified duty programs will be governed by the CenturyLink Disability Plan (the “Plan”). Employees qualify for STD benefits when they are participants who cannot work at their normal job due to an illness or injury incurred off the job, and satisfy the requirements as outlined in this Article but subject to the terms of the Plan which control and govern. STD benefits begin on the 8th consecutive calendar day (sixth consecutive scheduled workday) of non-non- occupational illness or injury for participants. Written medical certification shall be required. Articles 16 and 17 apply to any dispute over an employee’s qualification for STD benefits. Vacation/Personal Holiday hours are provided for all incidental absences from work and for the first five (5) consecutive scheduled workdays of a non-non- occupational disability related absence (STD waiting period). The employee must use all available Vacation/Personal Holiday hours before hours can be taken unpaid. If an employee does not have available Vacation/Personal Holiday hours, those hours for which Vacation/Personal Holidays are/is are not available shall be non- non-paid. . Section 9.2 If employment is involuntarily terminated due to reasons including but not limited to reduction in work force, plant/office closure, etc., while the employee is receiving STD benefits under the Plan, the employee may continue to receive benefits until the earlier of either the Plan’s benefits are exhausted, the employee fails to comply with the Plan’s STD administrative requirements or the employee’s doctor (or the IME doctor) states and the Plan agrees that the employee can return to work. If employment is involuntarily terminated for just cause, STD benefits may be terminated immediately. . Section 9.3 The Plan Administrator may suspend or deny STD benefits if the employee fails to submit all forms/documentation as required, fails to comply with a Company request for an IME, or fails to comply with the requirements of the STD Plan. The Plan Administrator may require such physical or other professional examinations from healthcare providers in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act and/or any other applicable law or regulations as well as when an employee is claiming benefits or privileges under the Plan. The requirement for additional medical or other examinations shall include, but not be limited to, independent medical examinations to confirm a disability, circumstances in which an employee seeks disability or family leave and applies for or is receiving any benefits financed by the Plan; and “fitness for duty” examinations. Benefits . Section 9.4 STD benefits under the Plan may be paid up to a maximum of twenty six (26) weeks. The amount of pay (sixty percent (60%) or full pay benefits) is a percentage of “base salary”. Base salary for the purpose of determining the appropriate STD benefit will be based on the regular straight time rate of pay. Base salary does not include incentive compensation, overtime, shift differential or other special payments or calculations. 1. For employees hired, retwenty-hired or transferred into this bargaining unit before January 1, 2020, the STD benefit under the Plan is either sixty percent (60%) or one hundred percent (100%) of the base rate. The percentage paid is based on the length of service with the Company. An employee’s service anniversary date determines the benefit payment schedule as identified in the chart below. The following STD benefit payment schedule is based on completed years of service as determined by the employee’s service anniversary date. Less than 1 year 0 Weeks 0 Weeks 1 Yr but < 2 yrs 2 Weeks 24 Weeks 2 Yrs but < 3 yrs 4 Weeks 22 Weeks 3 Yrs but < 4 yrs 6 weeks 20 weeks 4 Yrs but < 5 yrs 8 weeks 18 weeks 5 Yrs but < 6 yrs 10 weeks 16 weeks 6 Yrs but < 7 yrs 12 weeks 14 weeks 7 Yrs but < 8 yrs 14 weeks 12 weeks 8 Yrs but < 9 yrs 16 weeks 10 weeks 9 Yrs but < 10 yrs 18 weeks 8 weeks 10 Yrs but < 11 yrs 20 weeks 6 weeks 11 Yrs but < 12 yrs 22 weeks 4 weeks 12 Yrs but < 13 yrs 24 weeks 2 weeks 13 Yrs or more 26 weeks 0 weeks For employees hired, re-hired or transferred into this bargaining unit on or after January 1, 2020, the STD benefit under the Plan is seventy percent (70%) of the base rate. The following STD benefit payment schedule is based on completed years of service as determined by the employee’s service anniversary date. Less than one year None 1 year or > 26 weeks 2. A higher level of benefits does not take place if an employment anniversary occurs while receiving benefits or if the employment anniversary occurs before the employee returns to work for one hundred eighty two (182) consecutive days after any STD benefit usage. 3. STD benefits under the Plan cease on the earlier of when a) the employee is released by their provider, and supported by the Plan, to return to work, b) the employee fails to comply with the Plan’s STD administrative requirements, or c) the Plan’s benefits as described in this Article have been exhausted. If you return to work for less than 182 calendar days following an STD absence, your previous STD benefits will be considered in determining the amount and maximum period of benefits. In other words, you will continue on the STD Benefit Payment Schedule described above based on your service at the first time you became entitled to Plan benefits. If you return to work for at least 182 calendar days following an STD absence, your previous STD benefits under the Plan will not be considered in determining the amount and maximum period of benefits. In other words, you will be eligible for the full benefit described above for any STD absence.six

Short Term Disability. The Company agrees to provide STD benefits for all regular full- full-time employees on a non-non- contributory basis. Regular part-time, temporary, or occasional employees are not eligible for STD benefits. The administration of STD leaves, including the application process and timelines, eligibility rules, notice requirements, return to work rights, and modified duty programs will be governed by the CenturyLink Disability Plan (the “Plan”). Employees qualify for STD benefits when they are participants who cannot work at their normal job due to an illness or injury incurred off the job, and satisfy the requirements as outlined in this Article but subject to the terms of the Plan which control and govern. STD benefits begin on the 8th consecutive calendar day (sixth consecutive scheduled workday) of non-occupational illness or injury for participants. Written medical certification shall be required. VacationPTO/Personal Holiday hours are provided for all incidental absences from work and for the first five (5) consecutive scheduled workdays of a non-an occupational or non- occupational disability related absence (STD waiting period). The employee must use all available VacationPTO/Personal Holiday hours before hours can be taken unpaid. If an employee does not have available VacationPTO/Personal Holiday hours, those hours for which VacationPTO/Personal Holidays are/is not available shall be non- paid. If employment is involuntarily terminated due to reasons including but not limited to reduction in work force, plant/office closure, etc., while the employee is receiving STD benefits under the Plan, the employee may continue to receive benefits until the earlier of either the Plan’s benefits are exhausted, the employee fails to comply with the Plan’s STD administrative requirements or the employee’s doctor (or the IME doctor) states and the Plan agrees that the employee can return to work. If employment is involuntarily terminated for just cause, STD benefits may be terminated immediately. The Plan Administrator may suspend or deny STD benefits if the employee fails to submit all forms/documentation as required, fails to comply with a Company request for an IME, or fails to comply with the requirements of the STD Plan. The Plan Administrator may require such physical or other professional examinations from healthcare providers in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act and/or any other applicable law or regulations as well as when an employee is claiming benefits or privileges under the Plan. The requirement for additional medical or other examinations shall include, but not be limited to, independent medical examinations to confirm a disability, circumstances in which an employee seeks disability or family leave and applies for or is receiving any benefits financed by the Plan; and “fitness for duty” examinations. Benefits STD benefits under the Plan may be paid up to a maximum of twenty twenty-six (26) weeks. The amount of pay (sixty percent (60%) partial or full pay benefits) is a percentage of “base salaryrate pay”. Base salary rate pay for the purpose of determining the appropriate STD benefit will be based on the regular straight time rate of pay. Base salary rate does not include incentive compensation, overtime, shift differential or other special payments or calculations. 1. a) For employees hired, re-hired hired, or transferred into this bargaining unit before January 1, 20202019, the STD benefit under the Plan is either sixty percent (60%) or one hundred percent (100%) of the base rate. The percentage paid is based on the length of service with the Company. An employee’s service anniversary date determines the benefit payment schedule as identified in the chart below. The following STD benefit payment schedule is based on completed years of service as determined by the employee’s service anniversary date. If your length of service is: Then benefits at 100% of Base Salary are paid for: And benefits at 60% of Base Salary are paid for: Less than one year None None 1 year 0 Weeks 0 Weeks 1 Yr yr but < 2 yrs 2 Weeks weeks 24 Weeks weeks 2 Yrs yrs but < 3 yrs 4 Weeks weeks 22 Weeks weeks 3 Yrs yrs but < 4 yrs 6 weeks 20 weeks 4 Yrs yrs but < 5 yrs 8 weeks 18 weeks 5 Yrs yrs but < 6 yrs 10 weeks 16 weeks 6 Yrs yrs but < 7 yrs 12 weeks 14 weeks 7 Yrs yrs but < 8 yrs 14 weeks 12 weeks 8 Yrs yrs but < 9 yrs 16 weeks 10 weeks 9 Yrs yrs but < 10 yrs 18 weeks 8 weeks 10 Yrs yrs but < 11 yrs 20 weeks 6 weeks 11 Yrs yrs but < 12 yrs 22 weeks 4 weeks 12 Yrs yrs but < 13 yrs 24 weeks 2 weeks 13 Yrs yrs or more > 26 weeks 0 weeks weeks b) For employees hired, re-hired hired, or transferred into this bargaining unit on or after January 1, 20202019, the STD benefit under the Plan is seventy percent (70%) of the base rate. The following STD benefit payment schedule is based on completed years of service as determined by the employee’s service anniversary date. Less than one year None 1 year or > 26 weeks. 2. c) A higher level of benefits does not take place if an employment anniversary occurs while receiving benefits or if the employment anniversary occurs before the employee returns to work for one hundred eighty two (182) consecutive days after any STD benefit usage. 3. d) STD benefits under the Plan cease on the earlier of when a) the employee is released by their provider, and supported by the Plan, to return to work, b) the employee fails to comply with the Plan’s STD administrative requirements, or c) the Plan’s benefits as described in this Article have been exhausted. If you return to work for less than 182 calendar days following an STD absence, your previous STD benefits will be considered in determining the amount and maximum period of benefits. In other words, you will continue on the STD Benefit Payment Schedule described above based on your service at the first time you became entitled to Plan benefits. If you return to work for at least 182 calendar days following an STD absence, your previous STD benefits under the Plan will not be considered in determining the amount and maximum period of benefits. In other words, you will be eligible for the full benefit described above for any STD absence.

Short Term Disability. 22.1 The Company agrees to provide STD benefits for all regular full- full-time employees on a non-contributory basis. Regular part-time, temporary, or occasional employees are not eligible for STD benefits. The administration of STD leaves, including the application process and timelines, eligibility rules, notice requirements, return to work rights, and modified duty programs will be governed by the CenturyLink Disability Plan (the “Plan”). Employees qualify for STD benefits when they are participants who cannot work at their normal job due to an illness or injury incurred off the job, and satisfy the requirements as outlined in this Article but subject to the terms of the Plan which control and govern. STD benefits begin on the 8th consecutive calendar day (sixth consecutive scheduled workday) of non-occupational illness or injury for participants. Written medical certification shall be required. Vacation/Personal Holiday personal day hours are provided for all incidental absences from work and for the first five (5) consecutive scheduled workdays of a an occupational or non-occupational disability related absence (STD waiting period). The employee must use all available Vacationvacation/Personal Holiday personal days hours before hours can be taken unpaid. If an employee does not have available Vacationvacation/Personal Holiday personal days hours, those hours for which Vacationvacation/Personal Holidays are/is personal days are not available shall be non- non-paid. . 22.2 If employment is involuntarily terminated due to reasons including but not limited to reduction in work force, plant/office closure, etc., while the employee is receiving STD benefits under the Plan, the employee may continue to receive benefits until the earlier of either the Plan’s benefits are exhausted, the employee fails to comply with the Plan’s STD administrative requirements or the employee’s doctor (or the IME doctor) states and the Plan agrees that the employee can return to work. If employment is involuntarily terminated for just cause, STD benefits may be terminated immediately. . 22.3 The Plan Administrator may suspend or deny STD benefits if the employee fails to submit all forms/documentation as required, fails to comply with a Company request for an IME, or fails to comply with the requirements of the STD Plan. The Plan Administrator may require such physical or other professional examinations from healthcare providers in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act and/or any other applicable law or regulations as well as when an employee is claiming benefits or privileges under the Plan. The requirement for additional medical or other examinations shall include, but not be limited to, independent medical examinations to confirm a disability, circumstances in which an employee seeks disability or family leave and applies for or is receiving any benefits financed by the Plan; and “fitness for duty” examinations. Benefits . 22.4 STD benefits under the Plan may be paid up to a maximum of twenty twenty-six (26) weeks. The amount of pay (sixty percent (60%) partial or full pay benefits) is a percentage of “base salaryrate pay”. Base salary rate pay for the purpose of determining the appropriate STD benefit will be based on the regular straight time rate of pay. Base salary rate does not include incentive compensation, overtime, shift differential or other special payments or calculations. 1. a) For employees hired, re-hired hired, or transferred into this bargaining unit before January 1, 20202019, the STD benefit under the Plan is either sixty percent (60%) or one hundred percent (100%) of the base rate. The percentage paid is based on the length of service with the Company. An employee’s service anniversary date determines the benefit payment schedule as identified in the chart below. The following STD benefit payment schedule is based on completed years of service as determined by the employee’s service anniversary date. If your length of service is: Then benefits at 100% of Base Salary are paid for: And benefits at 60% of Base Salary are paid for: Less than one year None None 1 year 0 Weeks 0 Weeks 1 Yr yr but < 2 yrs 2 Weeks weeks 24 Weeks weeks 2 Yrs yrs but < 3 yrs 4 Weeks weeks 22 Weeks weeks 3 Yrs yrs but < 4 yrs 6 weeks 20 weeks 4 Yrs yrs but < 5 yrs 8 weeks 18 weeks 5 Yrs yrs but < 6 yrs 10 weeks 16 weeks 6 Yrs yrs but < 7 yrs 12 weeks 14 weeks 7 Yrs yrs but < 8 yrs 14 weeks 12 weeks 8 Yrs yrs but < 9 yrs 16 weeks 10 weeks 9 Yrs yrs but < 10 yrs 18 weeks 8 weeks 10 Yrs yrs but < 11 yrs 20 weeks 6 weeks 11 Yrs yrs but < 12 yrs 22 weeks 4 weeks 12 Yrs yrs but < 13 yrs 24 weeks 2 weeks 13 Yrs yrs or more > 26 weeks 0 weeks weeks b) For employees hired, re-hired hired, or transferred into this bargaining unit on or after January 1, 20202019, the STD benefit under the Plan is seventy percent (70%) of the base rate. The following STD benefit payment schedule is based on completed years of service as determined by the employee’s service anniversary date. Less than one year None 1 year or > 26 weeks 2. c) A higher level of benefits does not take place if an employment anniversary occurs while receiving benefits or if the employment anniversary occurs before the employee returns to work for one hundred eighty two (182) consecutive days after any STD benefit usage. 3. STD benefits under the Plan cease on the earlier of when a) the employee is released by their provider, and supported by the Plan, to return to work, b) the employee fails to comply with the Plan’s STD administrative requirements, or c) the Plan’s benefits as described in this Article have been exhausted. If you return to work for less than 182 calendar days following an STD absence, your previous STD benefits will be considered in determining the amount and maximum period of benefits. In other words, you will continue on the STD Benefit Payment Schedule described above based on your service at the first time you became entitled to Plan benefits. If you return to work for at least 182 calendar days following an STD absence, your previous STD benefits under the Plan will not be considered in determining the amount and maximum period of benefits. In other words, you will be eligible for the full benefit described above for any STD absence.eighty-two

Short Term Disability. The Company agrees to provide STD Short Term Disability (STD) benefits for all regular full- full-time employees with one or more years of service on a non-non contributory basis. Regular Employees with less than one year of service or part-time, temporary, or occasional time employees are not eligible for STD benefits. The administration of STD leaves, including the application process and timelines, notice requirements, eligibility rules, notice requirements, return to work rights, and modified duty programs will be governed by the CenturyLink Disability Plan (the “"Plan”"). Employees qualify for STD benefits when they are participants who cannot work at their normal regular job due to an illness or injury incurred off the job, ; and satisfy the requirements as outlined in this Article but subject to the terms of the Plan which control and govern. STD benefits begin on the 8th eighth (8th) consecutive calendar day (sixth consecutive scheduled workday) of non-occupational illness or injury for participants. Written medical certification shall be required. Vacation/Personal Holiday PTO hours are provided for all incidental absences from work and for the first five (5) consecutive scheduled workdays of a non-occupational disability related absence (STD waiting period). The employee must use all available Vacation/Personal Holiday PTO hours before hours can be taken unpaid, except in situation where FMLA covered absences to care for covered relatives will exceed five consecutive days. In those cases, the employee will have the opportunity to elect whether to take PTO hours or an unpaid absence. In all other situations, the employee will not have the opportunity to choose. If an employee does not have available Vacation/Personal Holiday PTO hours, those hours for which Vacation/Personal Holidays are/PTO is not available shall be non- non-paid. If employment is involuntarily terminated due to reasons including including, but not limited to to, reduction in work force, plant/office closure, etc., while the employee is receiving STD benefits under the Plan, the employee may continue to receive benefits until the earlier of either the Plan’s 's benefits are exhausted, the employee fails to comply with the Plan’s 's STD administrative requirements requirements, or the employee’s 's doctor (or the IME doctor) states and the Plan agrees that the employee can return to work. If employment is involuntarily terminated for just cause, STD benefits may be terminated immediately. The Plan Administrator may suspend or deny STD benefits if the employee fails to submit all forms/documentation as required, fails to comply with a Company request for an IME, or fails to comply with the requirements of the STD Plan. The Plan Administrator may require such physical or other professional examinations from healthcare providers in accordance with as are allowed under the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act and/or any other applicable law or regulations as well as when an employee is claiming benefits or privileges under the Plan. The requirement for additional medical or other examinations shall include, but not be limited to, independent medical examinations to confirm a disability, circumstances in which an employee seeks disability or family leave and applies for or is receiving any benefits financed by the Plan; and “fitness for duty” examinations. Benefits STD benefits may be paid for each period of disability that extends beyond STD waiting period up to a maximum of twenty six (26) weeks9 months. The amount STD benefit is paid at 70% of pay (sixty percent (60%) or full pay benefits) is a percentage of “"base salary”rate pay". Base salary rate pay for the purpose of determining the appropriate STD benefit will be based on the regular straight time rate of paypay in effect on the last regular scheduled workday prior to cessation of active work. Base salary rate does not include incentive compensation, overtime, shift differential or other special payments or calculations. 1. For employees hired, re-hired or transferred into this bargaining unit before January 1, 2020, the STD benefit under the Plan is either sixty percent (60%) or one hundred percent (100%) of the base rate. The percentage paid is based on the length of service with the Company. An employee’s service anniversary date determines the benefit payment schedule as identified in the chart below. The following STD benefit payment schedule is based on completed years of service as determined by the employee’s service anniversary date. Less than 1 year 0 Weeks 0 Weeks 1 Yr but < 2 yrs 2 Weeks 24 Weeks 2 Yrs but < 3 yrs 4 Weeks 22 Weeks 3 Yrs but < 4 yrs 6 weeks 20 weeks 4 Yrs but < 5 yrs 8 weeks 18 weeks 5 Yrs but < 6 yrs 10 weeks 16 weeks 6 Yrs but < 7 yrs 12 weeks 14 weeks 7 Yrs but < 8 yrs 14 weeks 12 weeks 8 Yrs but < 9 yrs 16 weeks 10 weeks 9 Yrs but < 10 yrs 18 weeks 8 weeks 10 Yrs but < 11 yrs 20 weeks 6 weeks 11 Yrs but < 12 yrs 22 weeks 4 weeks 12 Yrs but < 13 yrs 24 weeks 2 weeks 13 Yrs or more 26 weeks 0 weeks For employees hired, re-hired or transferred into this bargaining unit on or after January 1, 2020, the STD benefit under the Plan is seventy percent (70%) of the base rate. The following STD benefit payment schedule is based on completed years of service as determined by the employee’s service anniversary date. Less than one year None 1 year or > 26 weeks 2. A higher level of benefits does not take place if an employment anniversary occurs while receiving benefits or if the employment anniversary occurs before the employee returns to work for one hundred eighty two (182) consecutive days after any STD benefit usage. 3. STD benefits under the Plan cease on the earlier of when a) the employee is released by their provider, and supported by the Plan, to return to work, b) the employee fails to comply with the Plan’s 's STD administrative requirements, or c) the Plan’s 's benefits as described in this Article have been exhausted. If you return to work for less than 182 calendar days following an STD absence, your previous STD benefits will be considered in determining the amount and maximum period of benefits. In other words, you will continue on the STD Benefit Payment Schedule described above based on your service at the first time you became entitled to Plan benefits. If you return to work for at least 182 calendar days following an STD absence, your previous STD benefits under the Plan will not be considered in determining the amount and maximum period of benefits. In other words, you will be eligible for the full benefit described above for any STD absence.

Short Term Disability. 36.1 The Company agrees to provide STD benefits for all regular full- full-time employees on a non-contributory basis. Regular part-time, temporary, or occasional employees are not eligible for STD benefits. The administration of STD leaves, including the application process and timelines, eligibility rules, notice requirements, return to work rights, and modified duty programs will be governed by the CenturyLink Disability Plan (the “Plan”). Employees qualify for STD benefits when they are participants who cannot work at their normal job due to an illness or injury incurred off the job, and satisfy the requirements as outlined in this Article but subject to the terms of the Plan which control and govern. STD benefits begin on the 8th consecutive calendar day (sixth consecutive scheduled workday) of non-occupational illness or injury for participants. Written medical certification shall be required. Vacation/Personal Holiday FH hours are provided for all incidental absences from work and for the first five (5) consecutive scheduled workdays of a non-non- occupational disability related absence (STD waiting period). The employee must use all available Vacation/Personal Holiday FH hours before hours can be taken unpaid. If an employee does not have available Vacation/Personal Holiday FH hours, those hours for which Vacation/Personal Holidays FH are/is not available shall be non- non-paid. . 36.2 If employment is involuntarily terminated due to reasons including but not limited to reduction in work force, plant/office closure, etc., while the employee is receiving STD benefits under the Plan, the employee may continue to receive benefits until the earlier of either the Plan’s benefits are exhausted, the employee fails to comply with the Plan’s STD administrative requirements or the employee’s doctor (or the IME doctor) states and the Plan agrees that the employee can return to work. If employment is involuntarily terminated for just cause, STD benefits may be terminated immediately. . 36.3 The Plan Administrator may suspend or deny STD benefits if the employee fails to submit all forms/documentation as required, fails to comply with a Company request for an IME, or fails to comply with the requirements of the STD Plan. The Plan Administrator may require such physical or other professional examinations from healthcare providers in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act and/or any other applicable law or regulations as well as when an employee is claiming benefits or privileges under the Plan. The requirement for additional medical or other examinations shall include, but not be limited to, independent medical examinations to confirm a disability, circumstances in which an employee seeks disability or family leave and applies for or is receiving any benefits financed by the Plan; and “fitness for duty” examinations. Benefits . 36.4 STD benefits under the Plan may be paid up to a maximum of twenty twenty- six (26) weeks. The amount of pay (sixty percent (60%) partial or full pay benefits) is a percentage of “base salaryrate pay”. Base salary rate pay for the purpose of determining the appropriate STD benefit will be based on the regular straight time rate of pay. Base salary rate does not include incentive compensation, overtime, shift differential or other special payments or calculations. 1. a) For employees hired, re-hired hired, or transferred into this R bargaining unit before January 1, 20202018, the STD benefit under the Plan is either sixty percent (60%) or one hundred percent (100%) of the base rate. The percentage paid is based on the length of service with the Company. An employee’s service anniversary date determines the benefit payment schedule as identified in the chart below. The following STD benefit payment schedule is based on completed years of service as determined by the employee’s service anniversary date. If your length of service is: Then benefits at 100% of Base Salary are paid for: And benefits at 60% of Base Salary are paid for: Less than one year None None 1 year 0 Weeks 0 Weeks 1 Yr yr but < 2 yrs 2 Weeks weeks 24 Weeks weeks 2 Yrs yrs but < 3 yrs 4 Weeks weeks 22 Weeks weeks 3 Yrs yrs but < 4 yrs 6 weeks 20 weeks 4 Yrs yrs but < 5 yrs 8 weeks 18 weeks 5 Yrs yrs but < 6 yrs 10 weeks 16 weeks 6 Yrs yrs but < 7 yrs 12 weeks 14 weeks 7 Yrs yrs but < 8 yrs 14 weeks 12 weeks 8 Yrs yrs but < 9 yrs 16 weeks 10 weeks 9 Yrs yrs but < 10 yrs 18 weeks 8 weeks 10 Yrs yrs but < 11 yrs 20 weeks 6 weeks 11 Yrs yrs but < 12 yrs 22 weeks 4 weeks 12 Yrs yrs but < 13 yrs 24 weeks 2 weeks 13 Yrs yrs or more > 26 weeks 0 weeks weeks b) For employees hired, re-hired hired, or transferred into this bargaining unit on or after January 1, 20202018, the STD benefit under the Plan is seventy percent (70%) of the base rate. The following STD benefit payment schedule is based on completed years of service as determined by the employee’s N service anniversary date. If your length of service is: Then benefits at 70% of Base Salary are paid for: Less than one year None 1 year or > 26 weeks 2. c) A higher level of benefits does not take place if an employment anniversary occurs while receiving benefits or if the employment anniversary occurs before the employee returns to work for one hundred eighty two (182) consecutive days after any STD benefit usage. 3. d) STD benefits under the Plan cease on the earlier of when a) the employee is released by their provider, and supported by the Plan, to return to work, b) the employee fails to comply with the Plan’s STD administrative requirements, or c) the Plan’s benefits as described in this Article have been exhausted. . 36.5 If you return to work for less than 182 calendar days following an STD absence, your previous STD benefits will be considered in determining the amount and maximum period of benefits. In other words, you will continue on the STD Benefit Payment Schedule described above based on your service at the first time you became entitled to Plan benefits. If you return to work for at least 182 calendar days following an STD absence, your previous STD benefits under the Plan will not be considered in determining the amount and maximum period of benefits. In other words, you will be eligible for the full benefit described above for any STD absence.

Short Term Disability. Section 34.01 The Company agrees to provide STD benefits for all regular full- full-time employees on a non-contributory basis. Regular part-time, temporary, or occasional employees are not eligible for STD benefits. The administration of STD leaves, including the application process and timelines, eligibility rules, notice requirements, return to work rights, and modified duty programs will be governed by the CenturyLink Disability Plan (the “"Plan”"). Employees qualify for STD benefits when they are participants who cannot work at their normal job due to an illness or injury incurred off the job, and satisfy the requirements as outlined in this Article but subject to the terms of the Plan which control and govern. STD benefits begin on the 8th 8t h consecutive calendar day (sixth consecutive scheduled workday) of non-occupational illness or injury for participants. Written medical certification shall be required. Vacation/Personal Holiday PTO hours are provided for all incidental absences from work and for the first five (5) consecutive scheduled workdays of a non-occupational disability related absence (STD waiting period). The employee must use all available Vacation/Personal Holiday PTO hours before hours can be taken unpaid. If an employee does not have available Vacation/Personal Holiday PTO hours, those hours for which Vacation/Personal Holidays are/is PTO are not available shall be non- non-paid. . Section 34.02 If employment is involuntarily terminated due to reasons including but not limited to reduction in work force, plant/office closure, etc., while the employee is receiving STD benefits under the Plan, the employee may continue to receive benefits until the earlier of either the Plan’s 's benefits are exhausted, the employee fails to comply with the Plan’s 's STD administrative requirements or the employee’s 's doctor (or the IME doctor) states and the Plan agrees that the employee can return to work. If employment is involuntarily terminated for just cause, STD benefits may be terminated immediately. . Section 34.03 The Plan Administrator may suspend or deny STD benefits if the employee fails to submit all forms/documentation as required, fails to comply with a Company request for an IME, or fails to comply with the requirements of the STD Plan. The Plan Administrator may require such physical or other professional examinations from healthcare providers in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act and/or any other applicable law or regulations as well as when an employee is claiming benefits or privileges under the Plan. The requirement for additional medical or other examinations shall include, but not be limited to, independent medical examinations to confirm a disability, circumstances in which an employee seeks disability or family leave and applies for or is receiving any benefits financed by the Plan; and “"fitness for duty” " examinations. Benefits . Section 34.04 STD benefits under the Plan may be paid up to a maximum of twenty twenty- six (26) weeks. The amount of pay (sixty percent (60%) partial or full pay benefits) is a percentage of “"base salary”rate pay". Base salary rate pay for the purpose of determining the appropriate STD benefit will be based on the regular straight time rate of pay. Base salary rate does not include incentive compensation, overtime, shift differential or other special payments or calculations. 1. a) For employees hired, re-hired hired, or transferred into this bargaining unit before January 1, 20202019, the STD benefit under the Plan is either sixty percent (60%) or one hundred percent (100%) of the base rate. The percentage paid is based on the length of service with the Company. An employee’s 's service anniversary date determines the benefit payment schedule as identified in the chart below. The following STD benefit payment schedule is based on completed years of service as determined by the employee’s 's service anniversary date. Less than one year None None 1 year 0 Weeks 0 Weeks 1 Yr yr but < 2 yrs 2 Weeks weeks 24 Weeks weeks 2 Yrs yrs but < 3 yrs 4 Weeks weeks 22 Weeks weeks CWA 4700 Indiana 47 October 1, 2017 3 Yrs yrs but < 4 yrs 6 weeks 20 weeks 4 Yrs yrs but < 5 yrs 8 weeks 18 weeks 5 Yrs yrs but < 6 yrs 10 weeks 16 weeks 6 Yrs yrs but < 7 yrs 12 weeks 14 weeks 7 Yrs yrs but < 8 yrs 14 weeks 12 weeks 8 Yrs yrs but < 9 yrs 16 weeks 10 weeks 9 Yrs yrs but < 10 yrs 18 weeks 8 weeks 10 Yrs but < 11 yrs 20 weeks 6 weeks 11 Yrs but < 12 yrs 22 weeks 4 weeks 12 Yrs but < 13 yrs 24 weeks 2 weeks 13 Yrs or more > 26 weeks 0 weeks weeks b) For employees hired, re-hired hired, or transferred into this bargaining unit on or after January 1, 20202019, the STD benefit under the Plan is seventy percent (70%) of the base rate. The following STD benefit payment schedule is based on completed years of service as determined by the employee’s service 's anniversary date. Less than one year None 1 year or > 26 weeks 2. c) A higher level of benefits does not take place if an employment anniversary occurs while receiving benefits or if the employment anniversary occurs before the employee returns to work for one hundred eighty two (182) consecutive days after any STD benefit usage. 3. d) STD benefits under the Plan cease on the earlier of when a) the employee is released by their provider, and supported by the Plan, to return to work, b) the employee fails to comply with the Plan’s 's STD administrative requirements, or c) the Plan’s 's benefits as described in this Article have been exhausted. Section 34.05 Successive disabilities due to the same cause that are separated by 30 calendar days or less of active full-time employment will be considered one disability. If you return to work for less than 182 calendar days following an STD absence, your previous STD benefits will be considered in determining the amount and maximum period of benefits. In other words, you will continue on the STD Benefit Payment Schedule described above based on your service at the first time you became entitled to Plan benefits. If you return to work for at least 182 calendar days following an STD CWA 4700 Indiana 48 October 1, 2017 absence, your previous STD benefits under the Plan will not be considered in determining the amount and maximum period of benefits. In other words, you will be eligible for the full benefit described above for any STD absence.

Short Term Disability. Section 34.01 The Company agrees to provide STD benefits for all regular full- full-time employees on a non-contributory basis. Regular part-time, temporary, or occasional employees are not eligible for STD benefits. The administration of STD leaves, including the application process and timelines, eligibility rules, notice requirements, return to work rights, and modified duty programs will be governed by the CenturyLink Brightspeed Disability Plan (the “Plan”). Employees qualify for STD benefits when they are participants who cannot work at their normal job due to an illness or injury incurred off the job, and satisfy the requirements as outlined in this Article but subject to the terms of the Plan which control and govern. STD benefits begin on the 8th consecutive calendar day (sixth consecutive scheduled workday) of non-occupational illness or injury for participants. Written medical certification shall be required. Vacation/Personal Holiday PTO hours are provided for all incidental absences from work and for the first five (5) consecutive scheduled workdays of a non-occupational disability related absence (STD waiting period). The employee must use all available Vacation/Personal Holiday PTO hours before hours can be taken unpaid. If an employee does not have available Vacation/Personal Holiday PTO hours, those hours for which Vacation/Personal Holidays are/is PTO are not available shall be non- non-paid. . Section 34.02 If employment is involuntarily terminated due to reasons including but not limited to reduction in work force, plant/office closure, etc., while the employee is receiving STD benefits under the Plan, the employee may continue to receive benefits until the earlier of either the Plan’s benefits are exhausted, the employee fails to comply with the Plan’s STD administrative requirements or the employee’s doctor (or the IME doctor) states and the Plan agrees that the employee can return to work. If employment is involuntarily terminated for just cause, STD benefits may be terminated immediately. . Section 34.03 The Plan Administrator may suspend or deny STD benefits if the employee fails to submit all forms/documentation as required, fails to comply with a Company request for an IME, or fails to comply with the requirements of the STD Plan. The Plan Administrator may require such physical or other professional examinations from healthcare providers in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act and/or any other applicable law or regulations as well as when an employee is claiming benefits or privileges under the Plan. The requirement for additional medical or other examinations shall include, but not be limited to, independent medical examinations to confirm a disability, circumstances in which an employee seeks disability or family leave and applies for or is receiving any benefits financed by the Plan; and “fitness for duty” examinations. Benefits . Section 34.04 STD benefits under the Plan may be paid up to a maximum of twenty six (26) weeks. The amount of pay (sixty percent (60%) or full pay benefits) is a percentage of “base salary”. Base salary for the purpose of determining the appropriate STD benefit will be based on the regular straight time rate of pay. Base salary does not include incentive compensation, overtime, shift differential or other special payments or calculations. 1. For employees hired, retwenty-hired or transferred into this bargaining unit before January 1, 2020, the STD benefit under the Plan is either sixty percent (60%) or one hundred percent (100%) of the base rate. The percentage paid is based on the length of service with the Company. An employee’s service anniversary date determines the benefit payment schedule as identified in the chart below. The following STD benefit payment schedule is based on completed years of service as determined by the employee’s service anniversary date. Less than 1 year 0 Weeks 0 Weeks 1 Yr but < 2 yrs 2 Weeks 24 Weeks 2 Yrs but < 3 yrs 4 Weeks 22 Weeks 3 Yrs but < 4 yrs 6 weeks 20 weeks 4 Yrs but < 5 yrs 8 weeks 18 weeks 5 Yrs but < 6 yrs 10 weeks 16 weeks 6 Yrs but < 7 yrs 12 weeks 14 weeks 7 Yrs but < 8 yrs 14 weeks 12 weeks 8 Yrs but < 9 yrs 16 weeks 10 weeks 9 Yrs but < 10 yrs 18 weeks 8 weeks 10 Yrs but < 11 yrs 20 weeks 6 weeks 11 Yrs but < 12 yrs 22 weeks 4 weeks 12 Yrs but < 13 yrs 24 weeks 2 weeks 13 Yrs or more 26 weeks 0 weeks For employees hired, re-hired or transferred into this bargaining unit on or after January 1, 2020, the STD benefit under the Plan is seventy percent (70%) of the base rate. The following STD benefit payment schedule is based on completed years of service as determined by the employee’s service anniversary date. Less than one year None 1 year or > 26 weeks 2. A higher level of benefits does not take place if an employment anniversary occurs while receiving benefits or if the employment anniversary occurs before the employee returns to work for one hundred eighty two (182) consecutive days after any STD benefit usage. 3. STD benefits under the Plan cease on the earlier of when a) the employee is released by their provider, and supported by the Plan, to return to work, b) the employee fails to comply with the Plan’s STD administrative requirements, or c) the Plan’s benefits as described in this Article have been exhausted. If you return to work for less than 182 calendar days following an STD absence, your previous STD benefits will be considered in determining the amount and maximum period of benefits. In other words, you will continue on the STD Benefit Payment Schedule described above based on your service at the first time you became entitled to Plan benefits. If you return to work for at least 182 calendar days following an STD absence, your previous STD benefits under the Plan will not be considered in determining the amount and maximum period of benefits. In other words, you will be eligible for the full benefit described above for any STD absence.six

Short Term Disability. The Company agrees to provide STD benefits for all regular full- full-time employees on a non-contributory basis. Regular part-part- time, temporary, or occasional employees are not eligible for STD benefits. The administration of STD leaves, including the application process and timelines, eligibility rules, notice requirements, return to work rights, and modified duty programs will be governed by the CenturyLink Disability Plan (the “Plan”). Employees qualify for STD benefits when they are participants who cannot work at their normal job due to an illness or injury incurred off the job, and satisfy the R requirements as outlined in this Article but subject to the terms of the Plan which control and govern. STD benefits begin on the 8th consecutive calendar day (sixth consecutive scheduled workday) of non-occupational illness or injury for participants. Written medical certification shall be required. Personal Holiday hours are provided for all incidental absences from work and for the first five (5) consecutive scheduled workdays of a non-occupational disability related absence (STD waiting period). The employee must use all available Personal Holiday hours before hours can be taken unpaid. Effective January 1, 2017, Vacation/Personal Holiday hours are provided for all incidental absences from work and for the first five (5) consecutive scheduled workdays of a non-non- occupational disability related absence (STD waiting period). The employee must use all available Vacation/Personal Holiday hours before hours can be taken unpaid. If an employee does not have available Vacation/Personal Holiday hours, those hours for which Vacation/Personal Holidays are/is not available shall be non- non-paid. If employment is involuntarily terminated due to reasons including but not limited to reduction in work force, plant/office closure, etc., while the employee is receiving STD benefits under the Plan, the employee may continue to receive benefits until the earlier of either the Plan’s benefits are exhausted, the employee fails to comply with the Plan’s STD administrative requirements or the employee’s doctor (or the IME doctor) states and the Plan agrees that the employee can return to work. If employment is involuntarily terminated for just cause, STD benefits may be terminated immediately. The Plan Administrator may suspend or deny STD benefits if the employee fails to submit all forms/documentation as required, fails to comply with a Company request for an IME, or fails to comply with the requirements of the STD Plan. The Plan Administrator may require such physical or other professional examinations from healthcare providers in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act and/or any other applicable law or regulations as well as when an employee is claiming benefits or privileges under the Plan. The requirement for additional medical or other examinations shall include, but not be limited to, independent medical examinations to confirm a disability, circumstances in which an employee seeks disability or family leave and applies for or is receiving any benefits financed by the Plan; and “fitness for duty” examinations. Benefits may be paid up to a maximum of twenty six (26) weeks. The amount of pay (sixty percent (60%) or full pay benefits) is a percentage of “base salary”. Base salary for the purpose of determining the appropriate STD benefit will be based on the regular straight time rate of pay. Base salary does not include incentive compensation, overtime, shift differential or other special payments or calculations. 1. For employees hired, re-hired or transferred into this bargaining unit before January 1, 2020, the The STD benefit under the Plan is either sixty percent (60%) or one hundred percent (100%) of the base rate. The percentage paid is based on the length of service with the Company. An employee’s service anniversary date determines the benefit payment schedule as identified in the chart below. The following STD benefit payment schedule is based on completed years of service as determined by the employee’s service anniversary date. 2. A higher level of benefits does not take place if an employment anniversary occurs while receiving benefits or if the employment anniversary occurs before the employee returns to work for one hundred eighty two (182) consecutive days after any STD benefit usage. If your service is: Benefits are 100% Base Rate Pay for: Benefits are 60% of Base Rate Pay for: Less than 1 year 0 Weeks 0 Weeks 1 Yr but < 2 yrs 2 Weeks 24 Weeks 2 Yrs but < 3 yrs 4 Weeks 22 Weeks 3 Yrs but < 4 yrs 6 weeks 20 weeks 4 Yrs but < 5 yrs 8 weeks 18 weeks 5 Yrs but < 6 yrs 10 weeks 16 weeks 6 Yrs but < 7 yrs 12 weeks 14 weeks 7 Yrs but < 8 yrs 14 weeks 12 weeks 8 Yrs but < 9 yrs 16 weeks 10 weeks 9 Yrs but < 10 yrs 18 weeks 8 weeks 10 Yrs but < 11 yrs 20 weeks 6 weeks 11 Yrs but < 12 yrs 22 weeks 4 weeks 12 Yrs but < 13 yrs 24 weeks 2 weeks 13 Yrs or more 26 weeks 0 weeks For employees hired, re-hired or transferred into this bargaining unit on or after January 1, 2020, the STD benefit under the Plan is seventy percent (70%) of the base rate. The following STD benefit payment schedule is based on completed years of service as determined by the employee’s service anniversary date. Less than one year None 1 year or > 26 weeks 2. A higher level of benefits does not take place if an employment anniversary occurs while receiving benefits or if the employment anniversary occurs before the employee returns to work for one hundred eighty two (182) consecutive days after any STD benefit usage. 3. STD benefits under the Plan cease on the earlier of when when a) the employee is released by their provider, and R supported by the Plan, to return to work, b) the employee fails to comply with the Plan’s STD administrative requirements, or c) the Plan’s benefits as described in this Article have been exhausted. If you return to work for less than 182 calendar days following an STD absence, your previous STD benefits will be considered in determining the amount and maximum period of benefits. In other words, you will continue on the STD Benefit Payment Schedule described above based on your service at the first time you became entitled to Plan benefits. If you return to work for at least 182 calendar days following an STD absence, your previous STD benefits under the Plan will not be considered in determining the amount and maximum period of benefits. In other words, you will be eligible for the full benefit described above for any STD absence.

Short Term Disability. 36.1 The Company agrees to provide STD benefits for all regular full- full-time employees on a non-contributory basis. Regular part-time, temporary, or occasional employees are not eligible for STD benefits. The administration of STD leaves, including the application process and timelines, eligibility rules, notice requirements, return to work rights, and modified duty programs will be governed by the CenturyLink Disability Plan (the “Plan”). Employees qualify for STD benefits when they are participants who cannot work at their normal job due to an illness or injury incurred off the job, and satisfy the requirements as outlined in this Article but subject to the terms of the Plan which control and govern. STD benefits begin on the 8th consecutive calendar day (sixth consecutive scheduled workday) of non-occupational illness or injury for participants. Written medical certification shall be required. Vacation/Personal Holiday FH hours are provided for all incidental absences from work and for the first five (5) consecutive scheduled workdays of a non-non- occupational disability related absence (STD waiting period). The employee must use all available Vacation/Personal Holiday FH hours before hours can be taken unpaid. If an employee does not have available Vacation/Personal Holiday FH hours, those hours for which Vacation/Personal Holidays FH are/is not available shall be non- non-paid. . 36.2 If employment is involuntarily terminated due to reasons including but not limited to reduction in work force, plant/office closure, etc., while the employee is receiving STD benefits under the Plan, the employee may continue to receive benefits until the earlier of either the Plan’s benefits are exhausted, the employee fails to comply with the Plan’s STD administrative requirements or the employee’s doctor (or the IME doctor) states and the Plan agrees that the employee can return to work. If employment is involuntarily terminated for just cause, STD benefits may be terminated immediately. . 36.3 The Plan Administrator may suspend or deny STD benefits if the employee fails to submit all forms/documentation as required, fails to comply with a Company request for an IME, or fails to comply with the requirements of the STD Plan. The Plan Administrator may require such physical or other professional examinations from healthcare providers in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act and/or any other applicable law or regulations as well as when an employee is claiming benefits or privileges under the Plan. The requirement for additional medical or other examinations shall include, but not be limited to, independent medical examinations to confirm a disability, circumstances in which an employee seeks disability or family leave and applies for or is receiving any benefits financed by the Plan; and “fitness for duty” examinations. Benefits . 36.4 STD benefits under the Plan may be paid up to a maximum of twenty twenty- six (26) weeks. The amount of pay (sixty percent (60%) partial or full pay benefits) is a percentage of “base salaryrate pay”. Base salary rate pay for the purpose of determining the appropriate STD benefit will be based on the regular straight time rate of pay. Base salary rate does not include incentive compensation, overtime, shift differential or other special payments or calculations. 1. a) For employees hired, re-hired hired, or transferred into this bargaining unit before January 1, 20202018, the STD benefit under the Plan is either sixty percent (60%) or one hundred percent (100%) of the base rate. The percentage paid is based on the length of service with the Company. An employee’s service anniversary date determines the benefit payment schedule as identified in the chart below. The following STD benefit payment schedule is based on completed years of service as determined by the employee’s service anniversary date. If your length of service is: Then benefits at 100% of Base Salary are paid for: And benefits at 60% of Base Salary are paid for: Less than one year None None 1 year 0 Weeks 0 Weeks 1 Yr yr but < 2 yrs 2 Weeks weeks 24 Weeks weeks 2 Yrs yrs but < 3 yrs 4 Weeks weeks 22 Weeks weeks 3 Yrs yrs but < 4 yrs 6 weeks 20 weeks 4 Yrs yrs but < 5 yrs 8 weeks 18 weeks 5 Yrs yrs but < 6 yrs 10 weeks 16 weeks 6 Yrs yrs but < 7 yrs 12 weeks 14 weeks 7 Yrs yrs but < 8 yrs 14 weeks 12 weeks 8 Yrs yrs but < 9 yrs 16 weeks 10 weeks 9 Yrs yrs but < 10 yrs 18 weeks 8 weeks 10 Yrs yrs but < 11 yrs 20 weeks 6 weeks 11 Yrs yrs but < 12 yrs 22 weeks 4 weeks 12 Yrs yrs but < 13 yrs 24 weeks 2 weeks 13 Yrs yrs or more > 26 weeks 0 weeks weeks b) For employees hired, re-hired hired, or transferred into this bargaining unit on or after January 1, 20202018, the STD benefit under the Plan is seventy percent (70%) of the base rate. The following STD benefit payment schedule is based on completed years of service as determined by the employee’s service anniversary date. If your length of service is: Then benefits at 70% of Base Salary are paid for: Less than one year None 1 year or > 26 weeks 2. c) A higher level of benefits does not take place if an employment anniversary occurs while receiving benefits or if the employment anniversary occurs before the employee returns to work for one hundred eighty two (182) consecutive days after any STD benefit usage. 3. d) STD benefits under the Plan cease on the earlier of when a) the employee is released by their provider, and supported by the Plan, to return to work, b) the employee fails to comply with the Plan’s STD administrative requirements, or c) the Plan’s benefits as described in this Article have been exhausted. . 36.5 If you return to work for less than 182 calendar days following an STD absence, your previous STD benefits will be considered in determining the amount and maximum period of benefits. In other words, you will continue on the STD Benefit Payment Schedule described above based on your service at the first time you became entitled to Plan benefits. If you return to work for at least 182 calendar days following an STD absence, your previous STD benefits under the Plan will not be considered in determining the amount and maximum period of benefits. In other words, you will be eligible for the full benefit described above for any STD absence.

Short Term Disability. The Company agrees to provide STD benefits for all regular full- full-time employees on a non-contributory basis. Regular part-time, temporary, temporary or occasional employees are not eligible for STD benefits. The administration of STD leaves, including the application process and timelines, eligibility rules, notice requirements, return to work rights, and modified duty programs will be governed by the CenturyLink Disability Plan (the “Plan”). Employees qualify for STD benefits when they are participants who cannot work at their normal job due to an illness or injury incurred off the job, and satisfy the requirements as outlined in this Article but subject to the terms of the Plan which control and govern. STD benefits begin on the 8th consecutive calendar day (sixth consecutive scheduled workday) of non-occupational illness or injury for participants. Written medical certification shall be required. Vacation/Personal Holiday Vacation hours are provided for all incidental absences from work and for the first five (5) consecutive scheduled workdays of a non-occupational disability related absence (STD waiting period). The employee must use all available Vacation/Personal Holiday hours before hours can be taken unpaid. If an employee does not have available Vacation/Personal Holiday hours, those hours for which Vacation/Personal Holidays Holiday hours are/is not available shall be non- non-paid. The Company agrees to provide STD benefits for all regular full-time employees on a non-contributory basis. Regular part-time, temporary or occasional employees are not eligible for STD benefits. The administration of STD leaves, including the application process and timelines, eligibility rules, notice requirements, return to work rights, and modified duty programs will be governed by the CenturyLink Disability Plan (the “Plan”). Employees qualify for STD benefits when they are participants who cannot work at their normal job due to an illness or injury incurred on or off the job, and satisfy the requirements as outlined in this Article but subject to the terms of the Plan which control and govern. STD benefits begin on the 8th consecutive calendar day (sixth consecutive scheduled workday) of non-occupational illness or injury for participants. Written medical certification shall be required. Vacation hours are provided for all incidental absences from work and for the first five (5) consecutive scheduled workdays of an occupational/non-occupational disability related absence (STD waiting period). The employee must use all available Vacation/Personal Holiday hours before hours can be taken unpaid. However, when the absence is Worker’s Compensation related, the employee will have the opportunity to elect whether to take vacation/personal holiday hours or an unpaid absence. If an employee does not have available Vacation/Personal Holiday hours, those hours for which Vacation/Personal Holiday hours are/is not available shall be non-paid. If employment is involuntarily terminated due to reasons including but not limited to to, reduction in work force, plant/office closure, etc., while the employee is receiving STD benefits under the Plan, the employee may continue to receive benefits until the earlier of either the Plan’s benefits are exhausted, the employee fails to comply with the Plan’s STD administrative requirements or the employee’s doctor (or the IME doctor) states and the Plan agrees that the employee can return to work. If employment is involuntarily terminated for just cause, STD benefits may be terminated immediately. The Plan Administrator may suspend or deny STD benefits if the employee fails to submit all forms/documentation as required, fails to comply with a Company request for an IME, or fails to comply with the requirements of the STD Plan. The Plan Administrator may require such physical or other professional examinations from healthcare providers in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act and/or any other applicable law or regulations as well as when an employee is claiming benefits or privileges under the Plan. The requirement for additional medical or other examinations shall include, but not be limited to, independent medical examinations to confirm a disability, circumstances in which an employee seeks disability or family leave and applies for or is receiving any benefits financed by the Plan; and “fitness for duty” examinations. Benefits STD benefits under the Plan may be paid up to a maximum of twenty twenty-six (26) weeks. The amount of pay (sixty percent (60%) partial or full pay benefits) is a percentage of “base salaryrate pay”. Base salary rate pay for the purpose of determining the appropriate STD benefit will be based on the regular straight time rate of pay. Base salary rate does not include incentive compensation, overtime, shift differential or other special payments or calculations. 1. (a) For employees hired, re-hired hired, or transferred into this bargaining unit before January 1, 20201/1/18, the STD benefit under the Plan is either sixty percent (60%) or one hundred percent (100%) of the base rate. The percentage paid is based on the length of service with the Company. An employee’s service anniversary date determines the benefit payment schedule as identified in the chart below. The following STD benefit payment schedule is based on completed years of service as determined by the employee’s service anniversary date. Less than 1 year 0 Weeks 0 Weeks 1 Yr but < 2 yrs 2 Weeks 24 Weeks 2 Yrs but < 3 yrs 4 Weeks 22 Weeks 3 Yrs but < 4 yrs 6 weeks 20 weeks 4 Yrs but < 5 yrs 8 weeks 18 weeks 5 Yrs but < 6 yrs 10 weeks 16 weeks 6 Yrs but < 7 yrs 12 weeks 14 weeks 7 Yrs but < 8 yrs 14 weeks 12 weeks 8 Yrs but < 9 yrs 16 weeks 10 weeks 9 Yrs but < 10 yrs 18 weeks 8 weeks 10 Yrs but < 11 yrs 20 weeks 6 weeks 11 Yrs but < 12 yrs 22 weeks 4 weeks 12 Yrs but < 13 yrs 24 weeks 2 weeks 13 Yrs or more 26 weeks 0 weeks For employees hired, re-hired or transferred into this bargaining unit on or after January 1, 2020, the STD benefit under the Plan is seventy percent . (70%b) of the base rate. The following STD benefit payment schedule is based on completed years of service as determined by the employee’s service anniversary date. Less than one year None 1 year or > 26 weeks 2. A higher level of benefits does not take place if an employment anniversary occurs while receiving benefits or if the employment anniversary occurs before the employee returns to work for one hundred eighty two (182) consecutive days after any STD benefit usage.. If your length of service is: Then benefits at 100% of Base Salary are paid for: And benefits at 60% of Base Salary are paid for: Less than one year None None 1 yr but < 2 yrs 2 weeks 24 weeks 2 yrs but < 3 yrs 4 weeks 22 weeks 3 yrs but < 4 yrs 6 weeks 20 weeks 4 yrs but < 5 yrs 8 weeks 18 weeks 5 yrs but < 6 yrs 10 weeks 16 weeks 6 yrs but < 7 yrs 12 weeks 14 weeks 7 yrs but < 8 yrs 14 weeks 12 weeks 8 yrs but < 9 yrs 16 weeks 10 weeks 9 yrs but < 10 yrs 18 weeks 8 weeks 10 yrs but < 11 yrs 20 weeks 6 weeks 11 yrs but < 12 yrs 22 weeks 4 weeks 12 yrs but < 13 yrs 24 weeks 2 week 13 yrs or more 26 weeks 0 weeks 3(c) For employees hired, re-hired, or transferred into this bargaining unit on or after 1/1/18, the STD benefit under the Plan is seventy percent (70%) of the base rate. The following STD benefit payment schedule is based on completed years of service as determined by the employee’s service anniversary date. If your length of service is: Then benefits at 70% of Base Salary are paid for: Less than one year None 1 year or > 26 weeks (d) STD benefits under the Plan cease on the earlier of when (a) the employee is released by their provider, and supported by the Plan, to return to work, (b) the employee fails to comply with the Plan’s STD administrative requirements, or (c) the Plan’s benefits as described in this Article have been exhausted. If you return to work for less than 182 calendar days following an STD absence, your previous STD benefits will be considered in determining the amount and maximum period of benefits. In other words, you will continue on the STD Benefit Payment Schedule described above based on your service at the first time you became entitled to Plan benefits. If you return to work for at least 182 calendar days following an at STD absence, your previous STD benefits under the Plan will not be considered in determining the amount and maximum period of benefits. In other words, you will be eligible for the full benefit described above for any STD absence.

Short Term Disability. Section 34.01 The Company agrees to provide STD benefits for all regular full- full-time employees on a non-contributory basis. Regular part-time, temporary, or occasional employees are not eligible for STD benefits. The administration of STD leaves, including the application process and timelines, eligibility rules, notice requirements, return to work rights, and modified duty programs will be governed by the CenturyLink Disability Plan (the “Plan”). Employees qualify for STD benefits when they are participants who cannot work at their normal job due to an illness or injury incurred off the job, and satisfy the requirements as outlined in this Article but subject to the terms of the Plan which control and govern. STD benefits begin on the 8th consecutive calendar day (sixth consecutive scheduled workday) of non-occupational illness or injury for participants. Written medical certification shall be required. Vacation/Personal Holiday PTO hours are provided for all incidental absences from work and for the first five (5) consecutive scheduled workdays of a non-occupational disability related absence (STD waiting period). The employee must use all available Vacation/Personal Holiday PTO hours before hours can be taken unpaid. If an employee does not have available Vacation/Personal Holiday PTO hours, those hours for which Vacation/Personal Holidays are/PTO is not available shall be non- non-paid. . Section 34.02 If employment is involuntarily terminated due to reasons including but not limited to reduction in work force, plant/office closure, etc., while the employee is receiving STD benefits under the Plan, the employee may continue to receive benefits until the earlier of either the Plan’s benefits are exhausted, the employee fails to comply with the Plan’s STD administrative requirements or the employee’s doctor (or the IME doctor) states and the Plan agrees that the employee can return to work. If employment is involuntarily terminated for just cause, STD benefits may be terminated immediately. . Section 34.03 The Plan Administrator may suspend or deny STD benefits if the employee fails to submit all forms/documentation as required, fails to comply with a Company request for an IME, or fails to comply with the requirements of the STD Plan. The Plan Administrator may require such physical or other professional examinations from healthcare providers in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act and/or any other applicable law or regulations as well as when an employee is claiming benefits or privileges under the Plan. The requirement for additional medical or other examinations shall include, but not be limited to, independent medical examinations to confirm a disability, circumstances in which an employee seeks disability or family leave and applies for or is receiving any benefits financed by the Plan; and “fitness for duty” examinations. Benefits . Section 34.04 STD benefits under the Plan may be paid up to a maximum of twenty six (26) weeks. The amount of pay (sixty percent (60%) or full pay benefits) is a percentage of “base salary”. Base salary for the purpose of determining the appropriate STD benefit will be based on the regular straight time rate of pay. Base salary does not include incentive compensation, overtime, shift differential or other special payments or calculations. 1. For employees hired, retwenty-hired or transferred into this bargaining unit before January 1, 2020, the STD benefit under the Plan is either sixty percent (60%) or one hundred percent (100%) of the base rate. The percentage paid is based on the length of service with the Company. An employee’s service anniversary date determines the benefit payment schedule as identified in the chart below. The following STD benefit payment schedule is based on completed years of service as determined by the employee’s service anniversary date. Less than 1 year 0 Weeks 0 Weeks 1 Yr but < 2 yrs 2 Weeks 24 Weeks 2 Yrs but < 3 yrs 4 Weeks 22 Weeks 3 Yrs but < 4 yrs 6 weeks 20 weeks 4 Yrs but < 5 yrs 8 weeks 18 weeks 5 Yrs but < 6 yrs 10 weeks 16 weeks 6 Yrs but < 7 yrs 12 weeks 14 weeks 7 Yrs but < 8 yrs 14 weeks 12 weeks 8 Yrs but < 9 yrs 16 weeks 10 weeks 9 Yrs but < 10 yrs 18 weeks 8 weeks 10 Yrs but < 11 yrs 20 weeks 6 weeks 11 Yrs but < 12 yrs 22 weeks 4 weeks 12 Yrs but < 13 yrs 24 weeks 2 weeks 13 Yrs or more 26 weeks 0 weeks For employees hired, re-hired or transferred into this bargaining unit on or after January 1, 2020, the STD benefit under the Plan is seventy percent (70%) of the base rate. The following STD benefit payment schedule is based on completed years of service as determined by the employee’s service anniversary date. Less than one year None 1 year or > 26 weeks 2. A higher level of benefits does not take place if an employment anniversary occurs while receiving benefits or if the employment anniversary occurs before the employee returns to work for one hundred eighty two (182) consecutive days after any STD benefit usage. 3. STD benefits under the Plan cease on the earlier of when a) the employee is released by their provider, and supported by the Plan, to return to work, b) the employee fails to comply with the Plan’s STD administrative requirements, or c) the Plan’s benefits as described in this Article have been exhausted. If you return to work for less than 182 calendar days following an STD absence, your previous STD benefits will be considered in determining the amount and maximum period of benefits. In other words, you will continue on the STD Benefit Payment Schedule described above based on your service at the first time you became entitled to Plan benefits. If you return to work for at least 182 calendar days following an STD absence, your previous STD benefits under the Plan will not be considered in determining the amount and maximum period of benefits. In other words, you will be eligible for the full benefit described above for any STD absence.six

Short Term Disability. Section 34.01 The Company agrees to provide STD benefits for all regular full- full-time employees on a non-contributory basis. Regular part-time, temporary, or occasional employees are not eligible for STD benefits. The administration of STD leaves, including the application process and timelines, eligibility rules, notice requirements, return to work rights, and modified duty programs will be governed by the CenturyLink Disability Plan (the “Plan”). Employees qualify for STD benefits when they are participants who cannot work at their normal job due to an illness or injury incurred off the job, and satisfy the requirements as outlined in this Article but subject to the terms of the Plan which control and govern. STD benefits begin on the 8th consecutive calendar day (sixth consecutive scheduled workday) of non-occupational illness or injury for participants. Written medical certification shall be required. Vacation/Personal Holiday PTO hours are provided for all incidental absences from work and for the first five (5) consecutive scheduled workdays of a non-occupational disability related absence (STD waiting period). The employee must use all available Vacation/Personal Holiday PTO hours before hours can be taken unpaid. If an employee does not have available Vacation/Personal Holiday PTO hours, those hours for which Vacation/Personal Holidays are/is PTO are not available shall be non- non-paid. . Section 34.02 If employment is involuntarily terminated due to reasons including but not limited to reduction in work force, plant/office closure, etc., while the employee is receiving STD benefits under the Plan, the employee may continue to receive benefits until the earlier of either the Plan’s benefits are exhausted, the employee fails to comply with the Plan’s STD administrative requirements or the employee’s doctor (or the IME doctor) states and the Plan agrees that the employee can return to work. If employment is involuntarily terminated for just cause, STD benefits may be terminated immediately. . Section 34.03 The Plan Administrator may suspend or deny STD benefits if the employee fails to submit all forms/documentation as required, fails to comply with a Company request for an IME, or fails to comply with the requirements of the STD Plan. The Plan Administrator may require such physical or other professional examinations from healthcare providers in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act and/or any other applicable law or regulations as well as when an employee is claiming benefits or privileges under the Plan. The requirement for additional medical or other examinations shall include, but not be limited to, independent medical examinations to confirm a disability, circumstances in which an employee seeks disability or family leave and applies for or is receiving any benefits financed by the Plan; and “fitness for duty” examinations. Benefits . Section 34.04 STD benefits under the Plan may be paid up to a maximum of twenty six (26) weeks. The amount of pay (sixty percent (60%) or full pay benefits) is a percentage of “base salary”. Base salary for the purpose of determining the appropriate STD benefit will be based on the regular straight time rate of pay. Base salary does not include incentive compensation, overtime, shift differential or other special payments or calculations. 1. For employees hired, retwenty-hired or transferred into this bargaining unit before January 1, 2020, the STD benefit under the Plan is either sixty percent (60%) or one hundred percent (100%) of the base rate. The percentage paid is based on the length of service with the Company. An employee’s service anniversary date determines the benefit payment schedule as identified in the chart below. The following STD benefit payment schedule is based on completed years of service as determined by the employee’s service anniversary date. Less than 1 year 0 Weeks 0 Weeks 1 Yr but < 2 yrs 2 Weeks 24 Weeks 2 Yrs but < 3 yrs 4 Weeks 22 Weeks 3 Yrs but < 4 yrs 6 weeks 20 weeks 4 Yrs but < 5 yrs 8 weeks 18 weeks 5 Yrs but < 6 yrs 10 weeks 16 weeks 6 Yrs but < 7 yrs 12 weeks 14 weeks 7 Yrs but < 8 yrs 14 weeks 12 weeks 8 Yrs but < 9 yrs 16 weeks 10 weeks 9 Yrs but < 10 yrs 18 weeks 8 weeks 10 Yrs but < 11 yrs 20 weeks 6 weeks 11 Yrs but < 12 yrs 22 weeks 4 weeks 12 Yrs but < 13 yrs 24 weeks 2 weeks 13 Yrs or more 26 weeks 0 weeks For employees hired, re-hired or transferred into this bargaining unit on or after January 1, 2020, the STD benefit under the Plan is seventy percent (70%) of the base rate. The following STD benefit payment schedule is based on completed years of service as determined by the employee’s service anniversary date. Less than one year None 1 year or > 26 weeks 2. A higher level of benefits does not take place if an employment anniversary occurs while receiving benefits or if the employment anniversary occurs before the employee returns to work for one hundred eighty two (182) consecutive days after any STD benefit usage. 3. STD benefits under the Plan cease on the earlier of when a) the employee is released by their provider, and supported by the Plan, to return to work, b) the employee fails to comply with the Plan’s STD administrative requirements, or c) the Plan’s benefits as described in this Article have been exhausted. If you return to work for less than 182 calendar days following an STD absence, your previous STD benefits will be considered in determining the amount and maximum period of benefits. In other words, you will continue on the STD Benefit Payment Schedule described above based on your service at the first time you became entitled to Plan benefits. If you return to work for at least 182 calendar days following an STD absence, your previous STD benefits under the Plan will not be considered in determining the amount and maximum period of benefits. In other words, you will be eligible for the full benefit described above for any STD absence.six

Short Term Disability. The Company agrees to provide STD benefits for all regular full- full-time employees on a non-contributory basis. Regular part-time, temporary, or occasional employees are not eligible for STD benefits. The administration of STD leaves, including the application process and timelines, eligibility rules, notice requirements, return to work rights, and modified duty programs will be governed by the CenturyLink Disability Plan (the “Plan”). Employees qualify for STD benefits when they are participants who cannot work at their normal job due to an illness or injury incurred off the job, and satisfy the requirements as outlined in this Article but subject to the terms of the Plan which control and govern. STD benefits begin on the 8th consecutive calendar day (sixth consecutive scheduled workday) of non-occupational illness or injury for participants. Written medical certification shall be required. VacationPTO/Personal Holiday hours are provided for all incidental absences from work and for the first five (5) consecutive scheduled workdays of a non-occupational disability related absence (STD waiting period). The employee must use all available VacationPTO/Personal Holiday hours before hours can be taken unpaid. If an employee does not have available VacationPTO/Personal Holiday hours, those hours for which VacationPTO/Personal Holidays are/is not available shall be non- paid. . 6.10.1 If employment is involuntarily terminated due to reasons including but not limited to reduction in work force, plant/office closure, etc., while the employee is receiving STD benefits under the Plan, the employee may continue to receive benefits until the earlier of either the Plan’s benefits are exhausted, the employee fails to comply with the Plan’s STD administrative requirements or the employee’s doctor (or the IME doctor) states and the Plan agrees that the employee can return to work. If employment is involuntarily terminated for just cause, STD benefits may be terminated immediately. . 6.10.2 The Plan Administrator may suspend or deny STD benefits if the employee fails to submit all forms/documentation as required, fails to comply with a Company request for an IME, or fails to comply with the requirements of the STD Plan. The Plan Administrator may require such physical or other professional examinations from healthcare providers in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act and/or any other applicable law or regulations as well as when an employee is claiming benefits or privileges under the Plan. The requirement for additional medical or other examinations shall include, but not be limited to, independent medical examinations to confirm a disability, circumstances in which an employee seeks disability or family leave and applies for or is receiving any benefits financed by the Plan; and “fitness for duty” examinations. Benefits . 6.10.3 STD benefits under the Plan may be paid up to a maximum of twenty twenty-six (26) weeks. The amount of pay (sixty percent (60%) partial or full pay benefits) is a percentage of “base salaryrate pay”. Base salary rate pay for the purpose of determining the appropriate STD benefit will be based on the regular straight time rate of pay. Base salary rate does not include incentive compensation, overtime, shift differential or other special payments or calculations. 1. a) For employees hired, re-hired hired, or transferred into this bargaining unit before January 1, 2020R 2019, the STD benefit under the Plan is either sixty percent (60%) or one hundred percent (100%) of the base rate. The percentage paid is based on the length of service with the Company. An employee’s service anniversary date determines the benefit payment schedule as identified in the chart below. The following STD benefit payment schedule is based on completed years of service as determined by the employee’s service anniversary date. If your length of service is: Then benefits at 100% of Base Salary are paid for: And benefits at 60% of Base Salary are paid for: Less than one year None None 1 year 0 Weeks 0 Weeks 1 Yr yr but < 2 yrs 2 Weeks weeks 24 Weeks weeks 2 Yrs yrs but < 3 yrs 4 Weeks weeks 22 Weeks weeks 3 Yrs yrs but < 4 yrs 6 weeks 20 weeks 4 Yrs yrs but < 5 yrs 8 weeks 18 weeks 5 Yrs yrs but < 6 yrs 10 weeks 16 weeks 6 Yrs yrs but < 7 yrs 12 weeks 14 weeks 7 Yrs yrs but < 8 yrs 14 weeks 12 weeks 8 Yrs yrs but < 9 yrs 16 weeks 10 weeks 9 Yrs yrs but < 10 yrs 18 weeks 8 weeks 10 Yrs yrs but < 11 yrs 20 weeks 6 weeks 11 Yrs yrs but < 12 yrs 22 weeks 4 weeks 12 Yrs yrs but < 13 yrs 24 weeks 2 weeks 13 Yrs yrs or more > 26 weeks 0 weeks For employees hired, re-hired or transferred into this bargaining unit on or after January 1, 2020, the STD benefit under the Plan is seventy percent (70%) of the base rate. The following STD benefit payment schedule is based on completed years of service as determined by the employee’s service anniversary date. Less than one year None 1 year or > 26 weeks 2. b) A higher level of benefits does not take place if an employment anniversary occurs while receiving benefits or if the employment anniversary occurs before the employee returns to work for one hundred eighty two (182) consecutive days after any STD benefit usage. 3. c) STD benefits under the Plan cease on the earlier of when a) the employee is released by their provider, and supported by the Plan, to return to work, b) the employee fails to comply with the Plan’s STD administrative requirements, or c) the Plan’s benefits as described in this Article have been exhausted. If you return to work for less than 182 calendar days following an STD absence, your previous STD benefits will be considered in determining the amount and maximum period of benefits. In other words, you will continue on the STD Benefit Payment Schedule described above based on your service at the first time you became entitled to Plan benefits. If you return to work for at least 182 calendar days following an STD absence, your previous STD benefits under the Plan will not be considered in determining the amount and maximum period of benefits. In other words, you will be eligible for the full benefit described above for any STD absence.