Short Term Disability (STD) benefits for hourly associates are provided by Shaw through Prudential Insurance Company to provide financial protection during a disability. The disability benefits pay a portion of your income while you are disabled and unable to work for more than 7 days due to an illness or injury incurred off the job. The base benefit of $225 per week is provided by Shaw at no cost to you as an hourly associate. There are options to buy-up your coverage in amounts of $100 or $150 per week in additional benefits for a weekly premium deduction. All disability leaves of absence for an illness or non-work related injury are approved by Prudential Insurance Company. See the FAQs, Links, Forms, and Resources sections for more information.