Weekly Disability. if as a result of illness or a non-work related accident, an associate is unable to perform the essential functions of the job and if no suitable alternative or modified employment is available, company paid disability benefits will be available to eligible associates subject to the terms and conditions as described. Application – applies to all hourly associates under age 65, whose status is permanent full-time. Eligibility begins after the ninety (90) day probationary period is complete. Associates must be seen and treated by a licensed medical doctor and absent from work for more than the waiting period. Amount – 60% of weekly earnings prior to the date of disability, exclusive of overtime and CIP bonus. A retroactive change in earnings will be deemed to be effective on the date the change is determined. Waiting Period – Accident - nil, Illness – 4 work days, Illness if hospitalized for at least eighteen
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Sources: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement