nikedude t1_j9oux7n wrote on February 23, 2023 at 2:59 PM

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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

Serious_Service5137 OP t1_j9pvaf9 wrote on February 23, 2023 at 6:48 PM

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

DeskFan203 t1_j9tiiq5 wrote on February 24, 2023 at 1:27 PM

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).

coolducklingcool t1_j9qgokv wrote on February 23, 2023 at 9:00 PM

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.