Common use of Compensation for temporary disability Clause in Contracts

Compensation for temporary disability. If an accident causes temporary disability, the insurance will pay daily benefits in proportion to the loss of work capacity from four weeks after the accident until the employee is able to work again or until the disability assessment has been completed, but for no longer than 37 weeks. The daily benefits for temporary disability are ISK 53,813 per week. If the employee is partially able to work, the daily benefits are paid proportionally. Daily benefits are paid to the employer while the employee receives wages under the collective or employment agreement, and after that, they are paid directly to the employee.