Sick Leave Sick leave warning letters amount to retaliation, says Arizona judge Southwest Airlines threatens to scrap “generous” paid leave package as millions of dollars in fines accumulate iStock.com/Eliyahu Parypa Image Josh Stephens Senior Reporter Tuesday 02 September 2025 An Arizona administrative law judge has upheld more than $2.3m (£1.7m) in fines levied against Southwest Airlines after the state’s labour department accused the company of violating sick lea Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Disputes Qantas hit with record AU$90m fine for illegal covid layoffs Collective Bargaining Ryanair tries to clawback raises over invalid union deal Industrial action Air Canada reaches union deal after cabin crew ignore return-to-work order Industrial action Ryanair ruling a warning against removing striking workers’ benefits