Common use of Safety and Insurance Act Clause in Contracts

Safety and Insurance Act. An employee prevented from performing her/his regular work with the Employer, due to an occupational accident that is covered by the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act and which occurred while employed by the Employer, shall receive from the Employer the difference between the amount payable by the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board and her/his regular salary. The eligibility of an employee for receipt of full salary will be determined only by the employee’s eligibility for Workplace Safety and Insurance benefits and will not be prejudiced by any previous accidents which occurred while not employed by the Employer. The employee will continue to receive full pay for a period not to exceed six (6) months at which time the Employer will review the claim and determine if the employee is to continue on full salary or receive the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board benefits only.