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Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, § 17921: Definitions, 1989

This section defines “disabled” and “employment position” for the article.

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This section defines “disabled” and “employment position” for the article.

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This section defines “disabled” and “employment position” for the article.

As used in this article, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1989, c. 409, §§8, 12 (NEW).] 1. Disabled. "Disabled" means that the member is mentally or physically incapacitated under the following conditions: A. The incapacity is expected to be permanent; [PL 1989, c. 409, §§8, 12 (NEW).] B. That the member is unable to perform the essential functions of the member's employment position with reasonable accommodation; [PL 2021, c. 277, §21 (AMD); PL 2021, c. 277, §45 (AFF).] C. After the incapacity has continued for 2 years, the incapacity must render the member unable to engage in any substantially gainful activity for which the member is qualified by training, education or experience; and [PL 1989, c. 409, §§8, 12 (NEW).] D. The incapacity may be revealed by examinations or tests conducted in accordance with section 17926. [PL 1989, c. 409, §§8, 12 (NEW).] [PL 2021, c. 277, §21 (AMD); PL 2021, c. 277, §45 (AFF).] 2. Employment position. "Employment position" means: A. The position in which the member is employed at the time the member becomes incapacitated; or [PL 1989, c. 409, §§8, 12 (NEW).] B. A position of comparable stature and equal or greater compensation and benefits which is made available to the member by the member's employer. [PL 1989, c. 409, §§8, 12 (NEW).] [PL 1989, c. 409, §§8, 12 (NEW).]
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