Frequently Asked Questions

For store employees

If you work an average of 35 or more hours per week and have been employed over one year, the Partnership provides you with Short Term Disability coverage.

For store/general managers

Yes. The Parnership does provide you with Short Term Disability coverage for those employed longer than six months.

For store employees

Short Term Disability provides you with income replacement if you miss seven or more consecutive days of work due to an illness or non-work related injury. The amount you will receive is based on your completed years of service.

Short Term Disability coverage Years of service completed: Amount of coverage: 1 – less than 3 years 10 work days at 75% of weekly pay 3 – less than 5 years 15 work days at 75% of weekly pay 5 or more years 20 work days at 75% of weekly pay

All illnesses/hospitalizations are subject to seven-day elimination period. Payments begin after elimination period. Available sick days must be used for elimination period.

For store/general managers

Short Term Disability provides you with income replacement if you miss seven or more consecutive days of work due to an illness or non-work related injury. The amount you will receive is based on your completed years of service.

Short Term Disability coverage Years of service completed Amount of coverage Less than 6 years 3 weeks at 100%, 9 weeks at 80% of weekly pay 6-10 years 6 weeks at 100%, 6 weeks at 80% of weekly pay 11 or more years 12 weeks at 100% of weekly pay

All illnesses/hospitalizations are subject to seven-day elimination period. Payments begin after elimination period. Available sick days must be used for elimination period.

Sedgwick administers Short Term Disability coverage.

You will receive Short Term Disability coverage at no cost to you. The Partnership covers 100% of the cost.