Short Term Disability is compensation following exhaustion of your sick/vacation time, subject to contractual provisions, and continuing thru the last day of the 180 day elimination period of continuous absence.  Please refer to your union contract/personnel manual for participation and eligibility requirements regarding Short Term Disability. 

• The non-academic union contracts can be accessed at https://laborrelations.wayne.edu/contract-info    
• The academic union contract can be accessed at https://provost.wayne.edu/resources/academic-personnel/collective-bargaining-agreements  
• The non-represented personnel manual can be accessed at https://policies.wayne.edu/non-rep

Union and Section of Contract

• AAUP/AFT: Article XIII Leaves of Absence C.1.d
• AFSCME Local 1497: Article (20) Income Disability Programs C.1-4
• Michigan Building Trades: Letter of Agreement #1 Medical Leave (unpaid)
• Operating Engineers: Article (12) Income Disability Programs C.1-6
• Police Officers: Not addressed some language about extended absence due to duty-related injuries)
• Service Employees Local 517-M: Article (33) Income Disability Programs C.1-5
• U.A.W. P&A Local 1979: Not addressed
• U.A.W. Staff Assoc. Local 2071: Article (41) Income Disability Programs C.1-5
• Unite Here! Local 24 (Janitors): Not addressed
• Unite Here! Local 24 (Housekeepers): Not addressed

Note: If you exhaust your sick/vacation time and have questions about Short Term Disability eligibility, please contact Benefits & Wellness at 313-577-3000. If Short Term Disability is applicable, medical certification will be required before such status can be implemented.