Originally Posted by
CincoDeMayo
At AA we have “sick if needed”. You code yourself sick via the app. You “clear sick” via the app when well. If you would have been needed for an assignment when on “sick if needed,” you’ll be notified and charged sick for the 1 day (regardless of how many days the trip assignment was). Now you’re officially “sick” and will be charged sick time for each subsequent day of reserve until you “clear sick”.
So yeah, it prevents burning sick time when on reserve by calling in sick and not even being used.
I knew several guys who were NYC‑based and really gamed the system. They actually lived in Charlotte.
With a little seniority (which was easy in NYC), a good understanding of how things worked, and some foresight, they’d end up with more time at home in Charlotte doing nothing while technically being on reserve in NYC. Of course, it all depended on having enough sick days if you did get called
I haven’t spoken to them in years, but my understanding is that with the new contract reserve rules—the bucket system—they can’t get away with it nearly as much anymore.
Still a great feature to have. I wish we had something like that..
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