asked to stay late this morning!!!

l thought with agency you can't do a shift without the agency knowing about it.

They might say we didn't arrange for you to do that shift so we aren't paying you.

Well, I don't know if this situation falls under the asked to stay title or not but last week I was asked to stay by my agency because one of my fellow co-workers didn't show up for her shift.

I had already worked 3-11 and my agency BEGGED me to stay until she found someone to fill the shift...yeah right. Staying for 11-7 didn't bug me near as bad as having to count with the stuffy nurse that was waiting to be relieved. we both knew that if I didn't stay SHE would have to.

Needless to say, I did stay for another shift and since I slept over 8 hours the night before it wasn't all that bad.

I agree though, the more you frequent the same place the more they think they OWN you.

I still wouldn't trade by Agency Job for the world!!

leeca:

If the facility wants you to stay and YOU want to stay, just call your agency and TELL them. The floor charge will call their scheduler and approve the hours. I think all states are OT after 12 hours. If you have the energy, it is GOOD money. I think we have clarified it is OUR option if it is not already sheduled and they ask (yes... we have control, unlike regular staff).

Kansas is OT is over 40 in a week. No overtime benefit for long shifts or doubles. Just thought I'd throw it in....