Originally Posted by
crazyjaydawg
I would have to guess that productivity lost by the number of deadheads added to cover that type of flying would far far outweigh the costs when somebody calls in sick because of a sick kid.
This company makes billions a quarter, it would be kinda sad if they were pinching pennies over people wanting to stay home and take care of sick kids.
These laws allow the use of one's sick time for more than kids. If a guy can use his sick time to take care of his parents'/wife's/grandkids' etc. injuries, illnesses, treatments, surgeries, etc...it becomes a lot more than "penny pinching."
Keep in mind, these laws apply to more than just pilots...they apply to every employee with sick time. 