They can ask for "verification". This can be the CP calling and asking you what is wrong. If he's satisfied, then you're verified. If not, DAL has to pay for you to go to the Doctor and get a note.

Guys are making WAY too big of a deal about this. I'm all for privacy rights, but does anyone think it's unreasonable for Delta to ask for verification of a sick call if the pilot is over 100 hours (that's significantly more than a month's worth of flying?) If you're playing even mostly within the rules you have nothing to worry about.

Color me unconcerned about this one.

BTW, some of the improvements are:

1. 100% pay for ALL sick time used
2. 270 hours annually for guys over 20 years
3. Ability to borrow 50 hours from next year's balance
4. Ability to call in well without jeopardy of losing pay. Additionally you can "fly-back" your sick balance if you'd rather preserve it for future use throughout the year.

Probably a few more I can't think of off the top of my head. So far I'm not seeing the "concessions" on this one.