ARTICLE 15: LEAVE OF ABSENCE
CHANGES
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If a Flight Attendant is on extended OJI and their workers compensation claim is in dispute – they will remain on seniority list for 5 years. Article 15.1
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Paid Maternity Leave with continuation of healthcare includes loss of pregnancy from 20 weeks through due date (including stillborn)
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Expanded qualified healthcare providers for medical leave requests
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Paid Parental Leave with continuation of healthcare
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Unpaid Extended Bonding Leave with continuation of healthcare
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Flight Attendant converted to Medical Leave if denied FMLA based on the date originally requested.
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Emergency Time Off for the care of immediate and extended family to include hospice, critical injury or hospitalization up to 4 days unpaid. {Pilot Parity}
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If a Flight Attendant’s scheduled week of vacation overlaps with a Medical Leave of Absence or Maternity Leave, and line has not been awarded yet, pay will be 34 TFP at“A” Pay.
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Codified vacation pay while on leave (34 TFP in “A” position)
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Company Request to appear in accordance with a subpoena – any pairings or reserve pulled. If on day off, compensated at a daily rate of 6.5 TFP
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Non-duty related Court Appearance – a Flight Attendant who is required to appear in court will be granted unpaid leave with appropriate documentation.
