From ABC7 New York · · 1m 30s
Retired NYC teacher needs sick day payout help
Retired NYC teacher gets sick day payout after 2 years waiting.
In brief
Retired NYC teacher gets sick day payout after 2 years waiting. Maureen Pichl received $8,703.80 for 108 unused sick days after DOE processed payments after two years of delay. Originally reported by ABC7 New York.
Maureen Pichl retired after 25 years
Maureen Pichl retired from NYC Department of Education after 25 years of work in 2024 to focus on family and grandson Charlie.
Pichl used few sick days during career
Pichl rarely used her paid sick time and vacation days over two-plus decades at NYC schools, estimating 108 sick days unused.
DOE promised sick day payout in three years
DOE told Pichl she would receive three installments for unused sick days within one year after retirement, starting in June 2024.
No checks arrived for two years
Pichl received no checks for two years after retirement, despite DOE and payroll administrator assurances the payment would be processed by early to mid-February 2025.
Pichl's husband contacted 7 On Your Side
Pichl's husband Frank contacted 7 On Your Side after two years of waiting, telling her to call the show for help with the delayed payment.
DOE processed payments within two months
DOE processed Pichl's unused sick days within two months after 7 On Your Side intervened, sending two checks totaling $8,703.80.
Pichl thanked 7 On Your Side for help
Pichl thanked 7 On Your Side for resolving the two-year delay, saying they made it possible to receive payment after two years of waiting.
What it means
Maureen Pichl received $8,703.80 for 108 unused sick days after DOE processed payments after two years of delay.
