Small Business Glossary and Definitions

Short-term Disability benefits cover employees financially if they find themselves in a situation where there are not able to work for a short period of time, such as when recovering from a illness or injury. Sometimes short-term disability insurance is offered as a part of a compensation package, while other times disability is paid for similar to an insurance premium. Short term disability can help an employee avoid financial catastrophe in the event of a hospital stay or injury.