This information is no longer current - it is for reference only. It is an archive review of events that took place during United Airline's Chapter 11 Bankruptcy from December 9, 2002 - February 1, 2006.
Sick Leave, Long Term Disability, and Illness Leave of Absence
| Sick Leave |
- Maintained sick leave accrual cap at 950 hours
- Combine Sick Leave and Occupational benefits into single bank
- Sick leave will be reduced by any state disability benefits or Worker’s Compensation payments
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| Occupational Leave |
- Eliminate Occupational Salary Continuance
- Flight Attendants collecting occupational leave prior to May 1, 2003 will continue to receive benefits under occupational sick leave
- Once a Flight Attendant returns to work any balance will be forfeited
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| Long Term Disability |
- Flight Attendant receiving pension benefits, LTD benefits are used to offset
- LTD benefit ends at age 65
- Flight Attendants on a leave of absence may not continue their LTD, only active Flight Attendants are eligible for LTD coverage
- Coverage will be automatically reinstated upon return to work
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| Illness Leave of Absence |
- Maximum period of unpaid medical LOA 3 years
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