Sick leave
08-02-2019, 11:58 AM
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Sick leave
I’ve been hearing stories of people who rarely use sick time (like 10 hrs or less in years) having to verify sick leave from July. I don’t know if management is turning up the rhetoric and wielding their sword or what, but that seems pretty ridiculous to me, to make someone verify because they had a lot of Green Slips and coverage issues due to IROPs (which is why I assume they’re making him verify?) one big happy family...I read it on delta net. It’s true.
08-02-2019, 02:55 PM
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Originally Posted by mispoken
I’ve been hearing stories of people who rarely use sick time (like 10 hrs or less in years) having to verify sick leave from July. I don’t know if management is turning up the rhetoric and wielding their sword or what, but that seems pretty ridiculous to me, to make someone verify because they had a lot of Green Slips and coverage issues due to IROPs (which is why I assume they’re making him verify?) one big happy family...I read it on delta net. It’s true.
08-02-2019, 03:03 PM
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I’ve heard more than one instance. That’s why this is perplexing, I’ve been hovering at the QHCP threshold all year and never heard a word. Perhaps it was the crew resources available last year, suffice to say I’ve heard more than one? I know the individuals in question and can confirm their lack of use and requirement to verify for July.
08-03-2019, 05:11 AM
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Originally Posted by mispoken
I’ve been hearing stories of people who rarely use sick time (like 10 hrs or less in years) having to verify sick leave from July. I don’t know if management is turning up the rhetoric and wielding their sword or what, but that seems pretty ridiculous to me, to make someone verify because they had a lot of Green Slips and coverage issues due to IROPs (which is why I assume they’re making him verify?) one big happy family...I read it on delta net. It’s true.
There are quite a few things listed in the PWA that can’t be used “solely” question a sick leave event(s). If somebody is being asked to verify outside of what is normally required, then they probably believe they have a good faith reason and GS volume would not be one.
When I have seen someone questioned when they otherwise don’t meet the normal reasons, they have done something that would cause the company to question their sick leave like trying to jumpseat to Cabo on UAL while our sick etc.
08-03-2019, 07:38 AM
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I’m thinking there was an issue with the proximity in time of the sick call to report that might trigger suspicion. i.e. calling sick instead of unable to commute. Especially if it caused a delay.
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08-03-2019, 07:46 AM
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It’s possible, I guess there’s always two sides. But, I’ve never heard of anyone getting asked to verify outside of the QHCP requirement, especially with historically low usage. There may be circumstances that I’m unaware of.
08-03-2019, 09:00 AM
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Originally Posted by mispoken
It’s possible, I guess there’s always two sides. But, I’ve never heard of anyone getting asked to verify outside of the QHCP requirement, especially with historically low usage. There may be circumstances that I’m unaware of.
08-03-2019, 10:28 AM
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Don't forget the tertiary benefits management gains even by mention of these verifications. It's not all about catching someone red handed... it's spreading the preemptive word that you are always at risk of having to verify.
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