What is the maximum number of days the supplement can be paid for a serious work-related injury beyond the 90 days?

What is the maximum number of days the supplement can be paid for a serious work-related injury beyond the 90 days?

• A. 90 days
• B. 120 days
• C. 180 days
• D. 360 days

Answer: (C)

The concept tested is how long a wage supplement can continue after the initial 90 days for a serious on‑the‑job injury. The contract sets a specific ceiling on that extended pay: the supplement can be paid for up to 180 days beyond the first 90 days. This creates a capped extended period of wage protection for serious injuries, balancing the employee’s need for extended income with the department’s budget. Why this is the best choice: 180 days is the negotiated cap for the extended supplement, so it represents the maximum paid period beyond the initial 90 days. Other options would either cut the extension short (90 days) or exceed the contract’s cap (120 or 360 days), which is not allowed under the CBA. If an employee qualifies, they can receive the supplement for up to 180 days after the 90-day mark, potentially resulting in up to 270 days of combined paid time for that injury.

The concept tested is how long a wage supplement can continue after the initial 90 days for a serious on‑the‑job injury. The contract sets a specific ceiling on that extended pay: the supplement can be paid for up to 180 days beyond the first 90 days. This creates a capped extended period of wage protection for serious injuries, balancing the employee’s need for extended income with the department’s budget.

Why this is the best choice: 180 days is the negotiated cap for the extended supplement, so it represents the maximum paid period beyond the initial 90 days. Other options would either cut the extension short (90 days) or exceed the contract’s cap (120 or 360 days), which is not allowed under the CBA. If an employee qualifies, they can receive the supplement for up to 180 days after the 90-day mark, potentially resulting in up to 270 days of combined paid time for that injury.