Here is some sick leave language:

2. A medical release will be limited to a written authorization for release of medical information (release), provided the release is limited toto the DHS for:

1a. the specific sickness for which the pilot claimed sick leave, and
2b. the day(s) on which the pilot claimed sick leave and the consecutive day(s) off immediately preceding and succeeding the day(s) on which a pilot claimed sick leave, and.

3. If, following the review of information provided pursuant to a medical release, the DHS is not able to satisfactorily assess the medical basis for the use of sick leave, the release may be expanded to include a Company designated doctor or other health care professional(s) and the Director – Health Services and the Senior Vice- President of Flight Operations.

To me, number 3 gives the DHS waaaaaay too much discretion.

Then, what about the "consecutive days off before and after" garbage? If I'm not sick before or after, there will be no medical records and the company has no business delving into what I do or don't do before or after I'm sick. It's none of their business.

Denny