I'm a CNA and falsely accursed of being disrespectful to an alert resident (male) in the work place. Can I charge him with anything or take him to court?
2006-11-07 03:38:51 · 5 answers · asked by jr005323 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Not terminated, suspended and cleared after 12 days. And now told I may not get paid for suspended days....Can I go after him, or family or the nursing home for my pay.
2006-11-07 04:05:00 · update #1
As a Nursing Home Employee, you have the obligation to your residents to maintain a level of understanding and forgiveness with them. Please remember, each resident is at your facility for some reason, sometimes not obvious. Even an "alert" resident may be having pain issues, depression issues, or an infection that leaves them with some level of confusion. This is not an excuse, just a consideration. If we let our frustrations defeat us with our residents, we would be upset nearly every day. I'm sorry you have been put in this unfortunate situation.
As for your pay, most facilities have an abuse policy that includes a clause stating you will be paid for SCHEDULED time off that was missed due to an investigation. If you were found not at fault or the facility was unable to make a determination, you should be paid for your scheduled time.
I highly recommend pursuing the pay issue, but I certainly can't imagine a scenario where an employee would sue a resident. Even if you could find representation, you would not have a justifiable case. Please be the bigger person. If you cannot move past this, then long term care is most likely not your chosen profession.
Good luck,
A Nursing Home Administrator
2006-11-10 18:06:32 · answer #1 · answered by matt_maupin 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Did the person write you up? You can write a rebuttal and respectfully disagree with the charge. Keep a copy.
Forgive: Then forget it and go about being your normal nice and sweet self. Others will note you are incapable of the charge and will support you if issue comes up again because you are too sweet and nice.
2006-11-07 03:51:10 · answer #2 · answered by Lynda 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you mean accused? Have these accusations threatened your employment? If so, then yes, you can take legal action.
Since I don't know what the allegations were, I can't give much more advice. Seek legal advice from a lawyer or paralegal and make sure you give them the whole story.
2006-11-07 03:47:48 · answer #3 · answered by mommyofmegaboo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What could value him with? greater much less a kinfolk member. If that is threatening your pastime, then you definately could debate the placement surrounding the accusation along with your greater advantageous. i'm sorry, even though it sounds to me as in case you're only "sue chuffed" and are searching for for a reason.
2016-12-17 05:53:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
take to court for what..
and how to prove?
2006-11-07 03:46:05 · answer #5 · answered by cork 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋