Originally Posted by
georgetg
Yes my rep and CA were fully engaged but unable to positively affect the outcome other than to recommend "go back to the doctor and convince him to write something other than "sick visit."
When I reminded them that the doctor was unwilling to list any specific medical reason on the sick leave verification form due to his [possibly unfounded] fear over HIPPA law implications, my rep and CA suggested I should find another doctor.
It was only once I spoke to a assistant chief pilot, on my own, that I was able to find an end to the madness...
Quite frankly the whole process left me feeling like I worked for American, not Delta...
Again the best takeaway suggestion/advice came from the CP office: Pre-fill out the entire sick leave verification form and just have the doctor sign it...
Cheers
George
DAPLA codified the sick leave harassment program in the last TA. They have no obligation to help you. I overheard a CP complaining about the list he gets EVERY MORNING of pilots he has to call over this. DALPA has washed their hands of this in C2012. It's all on you now. And a reminder to anyone being harassed... besides calling your reps (now basically a useless exercise) make a call to the FAA and explain the trouble the company is giving you about calling in sick. If something happens out on the line, and you are sick, at least you'll have that to fall back on.