Sick kid
- Thread starter Cman84
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Do what you gotta do. I don't think the doctor is going to write you a note, you aren't the sick one.
sailfish
Master of Karate and Friendship for Everyone
You got sick option days?
sailfish
Master of Karate and Friendship for Everyone
No. Those need ten days notice where I'm at. But you're in the union right? Family emergency. Let them live with it and figure something out.
Are they option 3 days?
upschuck
Well-Known Member
A lot of times here, the OMS will code it out as option day, if you ask them, and have a good reason. They are usually more human than the sups.
UPSmechanicinblue
Well-Known Member
Effective May 1, 1980, all seniority employees (including part-time employees) shall receive two (2) optional holidays as provided above. (Note: One (1) of the optional holidays is in lieu of the negotiated sick day, effective the same date.)
Peppermint Patty
Cardboard Pusher
Let them know. If your kids are sick they are first priority. Things come up. Most of my sick days are for when my kiddos are sick. Good luck. UPS always forgets the human factor.
bleedinbrown58
That’s Craptacular
How long have you worked for UPS?
Turdferguson
Just a turd
Take your kid to the doctor. When you call in explain the situation maybe they can hook you up with a option day, maybe not but it doesn't hurt to try
Cman84
Well-Known Member
10+ years
olroadbeech
Happy Verified UPSer
shouldn't be a problem. call them and say you have a sick kid. always get a note from doctor if you need it or not. one supe may say you don't need it while another may say later they want it. try to cover all the bases.
if they give you a hard time , talk to a steward and file a grievance . family always comes first even if you have to take a hit for them.
if they give you a hard time , talk to a steward and file a grievance . family always comes first even if you have to take a hit for them.
bleedinbrown58
That’s Craptacular
Do you realize, as a father, you're entitled under FMLA for up to 12 weeks off following the birth of a child? You can apply for "intermittent FMLA" and take your 12weeks off as separate single days (or several days in a row, or single weeks as needed). That way, when you need a day off to care for your baby....they can't peg you for attendance issues.
I don't know if you're a FTer or PTer...but PTers can still qualify for FMLA up to 6 weeks off.
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HollandMan73
Well-Known Member
Yes.....FMLA......you should be able to get your other occurences scrubbed as well. Plenty of info on fmla on the d.o.l. site. You'll be fine. Just don't abuse the fmla as they can terminate you for that.
BigBrownCloaca
Member
I would just call and explain yourself to them. It could be a "family emergency" I've seen it happen a few times and they kinda just slide it under the radar. Just as long as its not a weekly thing.
bleedinbrown58
That’s Craptacular
you've worked here five minutes....sshh. Adults are talking.
BigBrownCloaca
Member
That made me laugh.
