Define: Light Duty Vehicle (LDV)

The meaning of “Light Duty Vehicle (LDV)” differs based on where it is used. We list many below, then combine them into one or more market-standard definitions.

How is Light Duty Defined in a Legal Contract?

  • Light Duty means a term applied when an employee, who suffered workplace injuries and is eligible for Worker's Compensation benefits, is allowed to return to work with certain restrictions provided by the Worker's Compensation doctor. The restrictions might be accommodated temporarily depending on the decision of the higher authority of the [organization]. Seen in 8 SEC filings
  • Light Duty means any vehicle that can be towed and has a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of [number] pounds or less. Seen in 5 SEC filings
  • Light Duty means a type of motor vehicle designed for on-road use, with a GVWR of [number] pounds or less. This category includes passenger cars, sports utility vehicles, minivans, and light pickup trucks. Seen in 5 SEC filings
  • Light Duty means a temporary assignment given to an employee eligible for Worker's Compensation. The assignment duration should not extend beyond [number] days without an administrative review of the employee's status towards achieving maximum medical improvement. Seen in 5 SEC filings
  • Light Duty means a temporary assignment that limits the performance of regular job duties of an employee. Seen in 4 SEC filings
  • Light Duty means an arrangement where an employee is able to perform restricted duties or follow an alternate schedule as per the prescribing [medical professional]. The possibility of telecommuting or shifting schedules could be considered following [organization's] policies. Seen in 4 SEC filings
  • Light Duty, Modified Duty, and Transitional Duty are temporary assignments adapted to fit the approved restrictions by the treating doctor in line with the organization's return to work policy. Seen in 4 SEC filings
  • Light Duty means the employer restricting an employee’s job duties due to medically imposed restrictions associated with an apparent disability or reassigning the employee to a different position. The changed position allows the employee to work notwithstanding the apparent disability and doesn't lead to their reclassification to another category. Seen in 4 SEC filings

Note: The Genie AI Legal Assistant pulled this data out of the SEC EDGAR Database of 500,000 records from the past 22 years of filings. We regularly update this page as new filings and definitions come in.

Search EDGAR for 'Definitions of light duty' yourself to verify these results. We are always keen to point people to source documents.

Which definition should you use?

🤔 Our AI Legal Assistant has combined and improved the above descriptions to create market-standard 'Genie definitions' below, with guidance on which documents and which industry to use for each.

Genie Definition 1

  • Light Duty means restricted work protocols instated due to an employee's health limitations, as determined by a [Medical Professional].

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Relevant Circumstances

  • Employee's medical rehabilitation period after an injury or illness
  • Provision for altered work conditions in response to a medical condition

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Genie Definition 2

  • Light Duty means a vehicle type with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of [number] pounds or less.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Sale or lease of light vehicles
  • Provision of transportation services involving light vehicles

Relevant Sectors

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What is the most popular definition of 'Light Duty Vehicle (LDV)'?

Light Duty Vehicle (LDV) means a car; derivative car; or light-duty truck with defined passenger seating or weight limits.

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