- Continuation of Pay (COP) is the continuance of the employee's regular pay for a period not to exceed 45 calendar days of disability
- Applies to traumatic cases only
- Intent is to avoid interruption of pay while the claim is adjudicated
- COP can be paid for:
- Disability – Total or Partial
- Lost elements of pay – (e.g. night differential, holiday pay)
- Lost time for medical appointments
- After entitlement to COP ends, the employee may apply for compensation or use leave
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