Originally Posted by
ScepticalOptomist
Aren’t they legally referred to as Personal Leave days? They’re not just used for being “sick” in the traditional tummy and sore throat.
They can be used legitimately for days when you are not fit for duty, whatever the reason may be.
I’m certainly past hoarding them or doing the company any favours. If I’m unfit, I’m not coming in.
I am with you, the term is UNFIT FOR DUTY, that can include a multitude of things and not just actual sickness. I am over the company and use UFD on a semi regular basis now, if I have any doubt about my fitness to fly then quite simply I don't. If the Company requires a medical certificate the I normally respond that getting a retrospective one is not possible and that I am happy to provide a stat dec as per their procedure. I mean at the end of the day what the hell are they going to do?