The City of Nashua will offer Short Term Disability coverage to all employees covered under this
CBA. Participation in this program will be completely optional and funded entirely at the
employee’s expense.
SECTION V— LONG TERM DISABILITY COVERAGE
Employees who are covered by this Agreement may be eligible for Long-Term Disability under
the City’s Long-Term Disability Plan in accordance with the provisions thereof as the same may
be amended from time to time. There shall be no cost to the employee for this benefit.
ARTICLE 16A — WELLNESS REIMBURSEMENT ALLOWANCE
Upon submitting proof of payment for membership costs to the appropriate personnel within the
Administrative Bureau, the Department will reimburse employees up to $200 to maintain
membership in a bona fide health, fitness club, or gym or for personal workout equipment,
authorized by the administration. The cost of exercise or workout equipment which is generally
used for recreational or leisure purposes shall not be subject to reimbursement.
ARTICLE 17 - SICK LEAVE
SECTION I - ACCRUAL RATES
For Employees Hired On or After July 1, 2000: Effective July 1, 2008, full-time employees
covered by this Agreement (averaging 37% hours a week or more) on the active payroll shall
accrue: 8 hours each month or 96 hours (12 days) a year. All additional and new benefits
under this Section shall commence effective July 1, 2008 and after this Agreement has received
all required approvals. Prior to June 30, 2008, the benefits contained under this Section in the
parties’ prior collective bargaining agreement shall be in effect.
For Employees Hired On or After July 1, 2000: Effective July 1, 2014, full-time employees
covered by this Agreement (averaging 37 Ye hours a week or more) on the active payroll shall
accrue: 9 hours each month or 108 hours (13.5 days) per year.
For Employees Hired on or After July 1, 2000: Effective July 1, 2015, full-time employees
covered by this Agreement (averaging 37 Ye hours a week or more) on the active payroll shall
accrue: 10 hours each month or 120 hours (15 days) per year.
For Employees Hired Before July 1, 2000: Full-time employees covered by this Agreement
(averaging 37% hours a week or more) on the active payroll covered by this Agreement, shall
accumulate at the rate below per calendar month: 10 hours each month or 120 hours (15 days)
a year, cumulative to a maximum of 720 hours (90 days).
SECTION Il - ACCRUAL POLICIES
For the purposes of this article, full-time employees averaging 371% hours a week will be
considered 40-hour-a-week employees. Accruals and deductions will be based on eight (8) hour
days.
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