Common use of Unearned Wages Clause in Contracts

Unearned Wages. In the event an employee becomes ill or is injured while in the service of the Employer's vessel, the employee shall receive wages and benefits until returned to their change port or employee’s port of residence, whichever is soonest. During the period of time that an employee is receiving unearned wages for a work-related illness or injury, the employee may not receive additional income supplementation by claiming accrued annual leave or medical/sick leave. In order to receive unearned wages employees must submit an Unfit for Duty form within seventy-two (72) hours from leaving the vessel.

Unearned Wages. In the event an employee becomes ill or is injured while in the service of the Employer's vessel, the employee shall receive wages and benefits until returned to their change port or employee’s port of residence, whichever is soonest. During the period of time that an employee is receiving unearned wages for a work-work related illness or injury, the employee may not receive additional income supplementation by claiming accrued annual leave or medical/sick leave. In order to receive unearned wages employees must submit an Unfit for Duty form within seventy-two (72) hours from leaving the vessel.