Originally Posted by Bluedriver

The scenario is you have a 5-day block of reserve, and on day one you don't feel well (and believe it will last several days). Under the current contract you have to call in sick, even though they may not call you all week. Or, you could roll the dice, and call in sick if you get an assignment, but I believe that triggers a dependability review...

So "sick if needed" let's you keep your PTO *UNLESS* they actually need to assign you something.