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Short Term Disability filed with employer while continue to being self-employed

Asked on Mar 18th, 2024 on Corporate Law - Texas
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I run my own IT Consulting company as a part time job and provide services to clients (such as building websites for them). Hence, I am the owner of my LLC and draw salary + other benefits for myself. Same time, I have a day job on W2, I have applied for Short Term Disability with my employer and they will keep paying me for upto 26 weeks. Is it legal to keep working for my own LLC while I am claiming STD from my primary employer?
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Whether you can work for your LLC while receiving Short-Term Disability (STD) from your primary employer depends on the specific terms of your STD policy. STD Policy: The key factor is the definition of "disability" within your STD policy. It might specify that you cannot be engaged in any work activity (including self-employment) while receiving benefits. Review your STD policy documents carefully. Look for the definition of disability and any clauses regarding work activity during the benefit period. Contact your HR department or the benefits provider. They can clarify the specific terms of your policy and answer your questions about working for your LLC while receiving STD. One alternative is that you can get the copy of your policy and hire our services to review it and go over it with you in a premium consultation to protect you and your job from potential abuse and violations. If you violate the terms of your STD policy by working for your LLC, your employer or the benefits provider might deny or terminate your benefits. You might also be required to repay any benefits received if it's determined you weren't eligible due to working for your LLC. This is why it's best to have a  lawyer review and evaluate your policies in a consultation. Consultations are cheaper and more affordable than to hire an attorney for a full case.  pen_spark
Answered on Mar 18th, 2024 at 10:07 PM

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