Originally Posted by
Beer Man
Just got off the phone with ALPA (good advice Timbo) and what everyone is saying on here is pretty much what they said... The question about whether or not you can use sick time is apparently state specific based on how the law is written regarding use if sick time. In my state, I will be able to use up to 160 hours of sick time because the law says sick time can be used to care for members of your family. All I need to provide is a note from my wife's doctor stating she needs bed rest or can't lift anything etc etc.
If your state doesn't allow sick time usage for care of your family then your options are FMLA either paid with vacation or unpaid (company preference).
What state do you live in? That's the way it should be.
Congrats on your impending new arrival! I went through similar a year ago. I was deep deep on rsv, so my deal was a tad different. I bid initially to have all my days off stacked up starting the day prior to his due date, which was awarded. As living proof that you can't sharp shoot these things, he came 7 days prior to his due date, leaving me scrambling!
Cue a few phone calls to the CPSC and they (with upper level approval) were kind enough to move my x-days so I didn't have to take the pay hit as I had already taken all my vacation.