New York State Statutory Disability Benefits cover eligible non-exempt staff for partial loss of earnings during a non-job-related injury or sickness.  The supervisor must notify Risk Management when a non-exempt employee is out of work for more than one continuous calendar week (normally 5 working days).  A packet will be sent to the employee once Risk Management is notified.  The packet includes information regarding your benefits along with the form that must be completed by the employee's physician and filed with Risk Management within 30 days from the first day of disability. 

THE BENEFIT: As a full-time or regular part-time employee with a hire date that is before the current fiscal year, you may be eligible for the University's Supplemental Benefits Plan, in addition to NYS Statutory Disability benefits.  Your time on disability will be credited towards allowable leave under the Family Medical Leave Act.  Your department will pay you for your first week of disability, depending on eligibility/availability using your/ any available sick time. If you are disabled for more than one week, you must apply for New York State Statutory Disability Benefits. 

THE BENEFIT: As a full-time or regular part-time employee with a hire date that is after the beginning of the current fiscal year, or as a temporary employee you may be eligible for NYS Disability benefits.  Your time on disability will be credited towards allowable leave under the Family Medical Leave Act.  During the first week of your disability, you may receive up to three full-pay sick days through your department.  Your length of service determines the number of sick days you are entitled to. If you are disabled for more than one week, you must apply for Statutory New York State Disability Benefits.

 
For further information, please contact Sheera Buckley at ext. 5106 or e-mail slbuck01@syr.edu.  

How to Apply for Benefits:    Click on the following link:  Disability Benefits