what is a short term disability qualifying event
Step. 1  Short-term disability, as defined by law, is a relatively new concept in the United States. 2  The term short-term disability is generally used for insurance purposes. 3  Short-term disability insurance generally provides either a percentage of income or a pre-defined benefit amount to the employee during a qualifying sick leave. In many cases, the amount decreases over time. This is done to encourage workers to return to work after their disability.