Industrial Accidents. 1. In cases where an employee initiates a workers’ compensation claim, the County will provide full pay, without charge, against sick leave during the first (1st) week off work, or any portion thereof, following an industrial accident, provided that the County determines: • That time off work is warranted for the injury or for treatment; and • That the duration of time off work is warranted. If a claim is denied and the following conditions are met, 1) the County continues to determine the time and duration off work are warranted and 2) the employee has received the first week of coverage, then a leave adjustment will be completed by the department so that the week is charged against the employee’s sick or other leave. In all other cases, accumulated sick leave shall be applied to time off work following an industrial accident in a proportionate amount which, when added to workers’ compensation benefits, provides total compensation equal to the employee’s wage or salary. Upon exhaustion of accumulated sick leave, accrued vacation time may be applied in the same manner.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Letter Agreement, Letter Agreement
