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Be very careful using that card. It (claiming stress inducing the inability to use your medical certificate, hence sick leave) can open a path that you don't want to go down. Just like you shouldn't fly fatigued...it's not sick and while you may be paid for the trip, you can't use sick leave to cover its expense.

johnso29

11-21-2012 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Elvis90 (Post 1296852)

That's why they were hiring in the summer of 2010. So I guess that when I get robo-calls every day on my days off, then hiring should be commencing? Probably a decent measure. :D

I hope so! :D

Flying Monkey

11-21-2012 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Pineapple Guy (Post 1296822)

1. Calling in sick is illegal, so not an option, unless you have no integrity.
2. FMLA is available, and you can move unused vacation into the time period to get paid.

Illegal? What set of laws covers that?

Gomerglideslope

11-21-2012 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Pineapple Guy (Post 1296822)

1. Calling in sick is illegal, so not an option, unless you have no integrity.
2. FMLA is available, and you can move unused vacation into the time period to get paid.

I think it may be harsh to unequivocally say that in this instance calling in sick would be illegal and lacking in character; stress or sleep deprivation could certainly make one unfit for flight duty...having said that, you are correct that FMLA and vacation moves are viable options. My wife had a serious health issue last year and it took me about 10 mins on the phone to move a vacation so I could stay home and take care of her and the family.

slowplay

11-21-2012 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Flying Monkey (Post 1296894)

Illegal? What set of laws covers that?

Pretty sure he means not in compliance with the contract.

iaflyer

11-21-2012 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by GunshipGuy (Post 1296866)

And how about next contract we get some more input on the surveys and to the reps that there should be some incentive pay for those who fly on Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve & Christmas. Works for everyone around: if you want it off, you have someone who wants more pay to work those days.

If I remember correctly, in the multi-page book they put out with Contract 2012 goals, holiday pay was one of them. So, somewhere there was input that it was desired - it just didn't make it into the contract.

iaflyer

11-21-2012 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by slowplay (Post 1296917)

Pretty sure he means not in compliance with the contract.

The contact says this is what "Sickness" is:

Section 14:

14. A. 12: “Sick” means disabled due to sickness, as defined in Section 14 A. 15.

14. A. 15: “Sickness” means any personal medical condition of a pilot, physical or mental, that disables him from performing duties as a flight crewmember.

johnso29

11-21-2012 01:22 PM

Nevermind........

georgetg

11-21-2012 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Pineapple Guy (Post 1296822)

1. Calling in sick is illegal, so not an option, unless you have no integrity.
2. FMLA is available, and you can move unused vacation into the time period to get paid.

Correction:
If you have remaining vacation, it will be moved to cover FMLS absences.
You don't have the option of not moving vacation...

Cheers
George

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