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Kolzig33189 t1_j9oolm2 wrote

Why wouldn’t they qualify for the CT leave program? Instances like this is exactly what it’s for.

Also, does a typical teachers benefits generally include STD or is that something they opt in or out of everywhere like a lot of private sector jobs?

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Serious_Service5137 OP t1_j9oq0ra wrote

Schools are exempt from the program.

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nikedude t1_j9oux7n wrote

I would push their union harder. There is almost certainly a short term disability option offered by them. Also, not to be an asshole, but why can't they work with a broken foot?

https://ctpaidleave.org/s/article/Can-you-provide-clarity-on-which-schools-are-exempt-from-the-paid-leave-program?language=en_US

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Serious_Service5137 OP t1_j9pvaf9 wrote

I agree on the union. It seems the union is pretty weak for it's members until they retire.

I believe once the teacher is in a walking boot, they can return to work

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DeskFan203 t1_j9tiiq5 wrote

If the union offers a STD policy like aflac, you have to pay into it BEFORE you need it. Also, it doesn't help if you need to take leave to be a caregiver (the state paid leave does).

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coolducklingcool t1_j9qgokv wrote

It may be dependent on accumulated sick leave. That’s the case in my district. But we roll over unused sick days so it’s not hard to build up a few weeks worth - provided you aren’t a first year teacher, and then you’re out of luck.

If they don’t have any sick leave, some districts allow a ‘sick bank’ where teachers can donate a couple of their sick days. 🤷🏻‍♀️ That is a specific question for the union rep.

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coolducklingcool t1_j9qarwb wrote

We don’t pay into the program.

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Kolzig33189 t1_j9tf4ow wrote

I’m genuinely curious why teachers were exempted…was that a union decision or something that came from the legislature when the program was being put together?

If I were to think of an occupation that would most benefit from the program, teachers probably would be in top 3.

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coolducklingcool t1_j9u1f49 wrote

I don’t know the full answer to that. I know that we do not pay into it. I did read somewhere that any union job doesn’t have to pay in if alternative programs are offered - I.e. A lot of people use it for maternity leave and individual districts already have provisions for maternity leave. I looked into it and the six weeks full pay that I get from my district (assuming I then take six unpaid) is ultimately going to get me more money than twelve weeks of partial pay. I don’t know how it applies to the injury though.

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