(a) Full-time employees who are injured in the course and scope of employment and who are unable to work as a result of a work related injury will receive wage continuation for a period immediately following the injury not to exceed twelve (12) work weeks after the date of the injury, provided that the employee provides appropriate medical documentation within five (5) days of the injury that they are physically unable to perform the functions of their job.
(b) If a full-time employee is unable to return to work due to a work related injury after twelve (12) work weeks under paragraph (a), the employee may use sick leave pursuant to Section 147.12 of the Codified Ordinances of Orange Village or apply for compensation pursuant to the Chapter 4123 of the Ohio Revised Code.
(Ord. 2014-13. Passed 9-10-14.)