Dismissed from Shares for calling in sick

[snoopy_1]

:angryfire Dismissed from Shares for calling in sick, wouldn't give me time off for my grandfathers funeral

 

[brokeflyer]

Wow lucky you....and I dont mean because of the loss of your grandfather.....

 

[snoopy_1]

Can the Teamsters help out?

 

[Jim]

I'd talk to the POI. With the death of a Grandfather, you obviously are not in a mental/emotional state to fly safely. That is a perfectly good reason to call in sick and one that the FAA should support.

 

[On Your Six]

:angryfire Dismissed from Shares for calling in sick, wouldn't give me time off for my grandfathers funeral

Sorry to hear that. Netjets is hiring. May turn out to be better for you in the long-term.

 

[SpaceBall 1]

:angryfire Dismissed from Shares for calling in sick, wouldn't give me time off for my grandfathers funeral

I am sorry for your loss, but I have a hard time buying this one. I have never had any trouble getting time off when needed. I may have to make it back up if not excused, but I got it. Who are the initals of your ACP? Need more background before I jump on this one.

 

[WheresRocky]

:angryfire Dismissed from Shares for calling in sick, wouldn't give me time off for my grandfathers funeral

...and for being a class A dooshbag.

Nobody has 6 grandfathers. Hehahah.

 

[its me]

Sorry for your loss.

 

[doylehargraves]

How many times have you called in sick this year?

 

[NJAPLT]

Can the Teamsters help out?

I'm just a line pilot, no union position or anything. I didn't think that Citation Shares pilots were represented by the Teamsters, or any Union, but maybe I am wrong. If you worked there you would know better than me.

I would think that if you guys are represented by the teamsters, or any union, they will get very involved. I would call your steward ASAP.

Also, if you are not represented, but have been let go due to union organizing or other union activities (even if they did not give you that reason, but it is your belief) I would get ahold of the union ASAP also, as I believe that is illegal.

If your group is nonunion, and not involved in organizing, i am not really sure what steps you can take. Perhaps FLMA (Family Medical Leave Act) applies? Any state laws mandating time off due to a death in the family? I would consult a labor law attorney on those issues, as I really don't know.

 

[vtwo]

First. Sorry about your loss, that sucks.
Second. if you have no union then you are SOL.
Third, glad you put family first then work second, there is alway more work not always more family.

Brush it off don't be embarrassed for making the right decision. and move on your a better man for sticking with what you believe in.
Good luck in the future

 

[regionalcap]

Found this on a website just for reference. Best of luck to you. Pretty sorry of a company not to let you off.

Bereavement leave benefits are a matter of agreement between employers and employees or employers and labor unions that represent employees.
In other words, there are no Federal employment or labor laws that require U.S. employers to provide bereavement leave, whether with or without pay.
Like many benefits that employers have traditionally provided, providing bereavement leave is voluntary in the absence of employment contracts that dictate otherwise, such as collective bargaining agreements.
Under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), you might be entitled to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid time off from work to care for a dying family member. But the FMLA does not specifically provide for bereavement leave.

 

[7on7Off]

I'm gonna call BS on this.

I've been at Shares for over 3 years, and in that time I know of only a few people who have been let go/asked to leave, all for legit reasons.

This sounds like union driven FUD to me.

 

[Stinkbug]

I'm gonna call BS on this.

I've been at Shares for over 3 years, and in that time I know of only a few people who have been let go/asked to leave, all for legit reasons.

This sounds like union driven FUD to me.

Me too. I don't buy it.

 

[RCA]

If true, God Bless

If false, your an evil individual