Re: Is my nursing agency cheating me from medicaid payments?
In some sense, you are maybe too attached to the patients. I understand you like them and it's mutual. But you can't afford to let that keep you from getting paid what you are owed.
Immediately call the state or federal labor board. Get the number from your state Congressman's or senator's office or the Governor's office or some department like that. You must stand up to these employers and let them know you are working to make a living, not to feel good about your work - although that's great if you can do both. One is necessary to survive, the other helps you thrive.
It's a rough world, filled with all types of con artists. You seem to be working for some. Screw their 30 day "rule" about not getting paid if you turn your time card in late, especially if you were sick/hospitalized!!!!!
Stuff like this makes me very angry but I hope you keep calm and don't go off on them. Just try to keep your job but let them know you mean to get paid and paid what you contracted for. Get a lawyer, if need be. Contact the labor board first. It's free.
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