What is the time limit for a short-term disability?

The benefits of short term disability usually last anywhere from 10 to 26 weeks, according to About.com. Someone on short term disability normally receives between 50 percent and 70 percent of his regular weekly salary.

Many employers may require workers to use their own sick days before enrolling in a short term disability program, as About.com explains. In order to be eligible for short term disability, an employee must have worked for his employer for a certain amount of time, typically for at least 30 hours per week. Short term disability programs can be paid for by the employer or the employee.