Originally Posted by
Purple Drank
true.
The term "concessionary" was an inaccurate portrayal. I should have said "inadequate."
I don't think the company should be able to get in our chili on medical matters, period. We have sick time. We should get to use it when we need it without harassment. The end.
I suppose something like the 15 consecutive day verification is understandable, but how can they trust us to fly the plane while micromanaging our sick usage?
I suppose there are the abusers that make it necessary.
In any case, I absolutely abhor the notion that the company can get into our medical records. I hope ALPA goes to the mat with the legal team to prevent this from a HIPPA standpoint. But I won't hold my breath. Hopefully no one will press-to-test without a legitimate situation.
They can't ever get into your medical records unless they are the ones paying for the visit. Even a physician is smart enough to not put any unnecessary information on a note. All a verification from a physician has to say is "I examined so and so on this date. He will be eligible for work again on this date".
Don't be fooled into thinking they can just call the doctors office and ask. Docs carry malpractice insurance for more than ODing babies and cutting off the wrong leg.
So what makes you think they have access to our medical records?