Sometimes the return to work following LTD leave must be gradual. Although benefits are not guaranteed for partial disability, the insurance carrier will evaluate each case in any attempt made to return to work on a part-time basis following a period of total disability for which benefits have been paid. Sequence Accrual of leave means the accumulation of available leave time which is added each pay period to an employee's leave balance. Leave which is used is subtracted from the leave balance. The leave balance is shown on employee's semi-monthly pay statements.
Individuals accrue vacation days and sick leave while on sick leave.
Individuals do not accrue vacation days or sick leave while on any kind of disability leave or absence. Only current leave balances may be used. If leave is taken which has not yet been accrued by an employee, an Automatic Leave Sequence will be used. This sequence will be specified for each type of leave for which an Automatic Leave Sequence would be applicable. LTD is not part of any automatic leave sequence.