Common use of Benefit Level Clause in Contracts

Benefit Level. A permanent employee shall continue to receive the appropriate percent of regular monthly salary for all accepted claims filed before January 1, 2000, during any period of compensable temporary disability absence not to exceed one year. For all accepted claims filed with the County on or after January 1, 2000, the percentage of pay for employees entitled to Workers’ Compensation shall be decreased from 87% to 86%. For all accepted claims filed with the County on or after January 1, 2007, the percentage of pay for employees entitled to Workers’ Compensation shall be decreased from 86% to 80%. For all accepted claims filed with the County on or after January 1, 2008, the percentage of pay for employees entitled to Workers’ Compensation shall be decreased from 80% to 75%. If Workers’ Compensation becomes taxable, the County agrees to restore the original benefit level (100% of monthly salary) and the parties shall meet and confer with respect to funding the increased cost.