Originally Posted by
FurloughFodder
That’s simply not true, at least in DFW. Anytime I’ve needed a PO for sick kids or any other home issue they’ve been more than accommodating.
I could see where this might be an issue in other bases though.
You've been lucky, or your experience is from year+ ago. Lately they have been denying most PE/PO requests. I'd say easy 75% just gets a blanket denial. Sick kid? Use FMLA. Home issue that does not qualify for BR? Tough cookie. Uncles and aunts aren't real family.