Short-term disability plan

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ECS-001793",
  "term": "Short-term disability plan",
  "field": "Economic statistics",
  "definition": "Plan that provides benefits for non-work-related illnesses or accidents on a per-disability basis.\n\nNote: Benefits are typically for a 6- to 12-month period. Benefits are paid as a percentage of employee earnings or as a flat dollar amount. Short-term disability benefits vary with the amount of predisability earnings, the length of service with the establishment, or the length of the disability.",
  "references": [
    "BLS Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/economic-statistics/short-term-disability-plan/"
}