Common use of Trauma Clause in Contracts

Trauma. ‌ Once a calendar year, in response to a traumatic experience in covering a news story in service of the employer, an employee may request a reduction in responsibilities for an agreed upon period of time and/or will be granted up to five days of paid time off and will be provided information on the Employee Assistance Program. The Guild shall be notified in writing of such arrangements or any changes to such arrangements. If the employee decides to apply for Short Term Disability based on such an event, any paid days granted above will count towards the waiting period