We are being asked to do so in order save money. We are hourly, and being asked to clock out to do documentation.
2007-08-18 15:44:08 · 16 answers · asked by dumb-blonde 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
No, we live in FL, but I have verifiable witnesses. There are no Nursing Unions in the South.
2007-08-18 16:50:52 · update #1
it is illegal. A nursing home here tried to do the same thing. A nurse turned them into the labor board and that rule was reversed real quick. Their idea was to save money buy telling nurses that they had to be off the clock after the shift and that they would be written up if they were there overtime. THe idea of a lawsuit was more expensive than the money the money they were trying to save. Also if you work off the clock it can jeopardize your license.
2007-08-18 15:59:54 · answer #1 · answered by cece 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Documentation is part of their job and is required by law to document the days events and thecare and procedures performed on each patient.it is required by the state board of nursing.In a nursing home if things arent documentedby each shift ,seven days a week the facility can be fined and nurse can be dissmissed or out on leave.Hospitols are also required to have basicly the same type of imformation.An employer who ask demand or whatever that the charting is to be done on nurses time had better find other ways to save a buck.Documentation is necessary and very important part of their work,and nurses are taught in school how to chart accuratly and precise,thus keeping their license safe and to cover their employers but in case of a law suit.But look at it from the patients well being,if you arent given time to chart everything that has happened during your shift so the next shift has something to go back to.then you are putting that patient in jeapardy.And again the nurse is the one who will suffer if harm comes from not charting.You can best your asse that the facility has a darn good lawyer to protect them.If working off the clock is permiited,what next will the employer want,let me see,dont,stay after to give each other report or count the meds,unless you clock out first?
2007-08-18 16:09:19 · answer #2 · answered by mr.mcscrofe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
is the hospital your working for unionized? that's technically illegal what they are asking you to do. if it's part of your job duties, then you are entitled to pay. What state do you work in, contact department of labor and ask questions if a union is not present, hopefully the HR at your place isn't corrupt. I'm sure those asking you to work without pay are making their money.
2007-08-18 15:51:28 · answer #3 · answered by thru9 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's a violation of the law. Contact your state's Department of Labor. (It's a violation of state labor law, not federal law unless you work on a federal contract or for the federal government.) They'll get everyone back pay and see to it that the problem does not continue.
2007-08-18 15:47:12 · answer #4 · answered by Yak Rider 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. It's a violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
2007-08-18 15:47:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
it is. you have probably noticed that Wall mart has recently paid out millions because of doing this very thing to its people. you do not have to work for free. you are a person who sells your education and ability's to a company or business for fair compensation. if the business you work for is trying to make you work for free then take that business to court. they know it is not legal and are hoping that you don't or will overlook it. ask them if they work for free or are willing to give up their salary and or benefits as they are asking you to.
2007-08-18 15:54:32 · answer #6 · answered by 1oldone 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes not just as nurses but n e job. and they dont have a right to fire u if u refuse so i would refuse. if they do fire u, take them to court and sue the pants off your boss. if she has nice pants. lol
2007-08-18 15:48:00 · answer #7 · answered by JUSTaPREPPYguy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it's illegal to make anyone work off the clock for any reason unless you volunteer to do so. If Not, you can report them to your local IRS agency.
Read this article http://www.scalaw.com/info/article2.html
2007-08-18 15:52:51 · answer #8 · answered by ♥jenni♥ 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
yes, it is illegal. are you a part of a nurse's union? you should report it to them immediately. if you're not unionized, talk to someone in hr.
2007-08-18 15:47:02 · answer #9 · answered by JessicaMarie 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes this is a federal law violation.
2007-08-18 15:46:54 · answer #10 · answered by coachfolds 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋