"American Airlines accused of punishing workers who use sick time", Kate Gibson

Ground crews at American Airlines are afraid to call in sick because the carrier allegedly retaliates against workers who do. That's according to New York City, which is suing American on behalf of 750 workers.

American assigned disciplinary points for every sick day used by employees, including agents, representatives, fleet-service workers and mechanics, the city's Department of Consumer and Worker Protection said...

The carrier also failed to pay sick leave at the required rate, barred workers from using accrued sick time, and illegally required advance notice and medical documentation for short amounts of leave...

The airline denies the allegations. "American Airlines employees enjoy generous sick leave and benefits, including those set by union contracts with terms that are often more generous than required by the New York Law..."