Figuring End Date

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I’ve had a horrible expierence at my current hospital. I sent my director my resignation letter and sent a copy to an HR rep that I’ve had meetings with ( I would’ve given it in person to my director; but I didn’t feel comfortable going back to the floor). My director called me the next day and is aware of my resignation.

My hospital requires me to give 4 weeks (12 shifts) as proper notice , or they will not pay me my pto and put me on the do not rehire list. I’m leaving the hospital system entirely

I put in my resignation August 5th; and in my letter ( by recommendation) calculated and wrote my last date would be September 6th ( from calculating my last shift and all). My director has been on vacation and I’ve havent had a chance to speak to her in person. But I know she has fought against other ppl leaving even with proper notice; or will fire them on the spot.

Am I allowed to state my end date? And is they’re anything that could stop her from letting me leave?

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Specializes in NICU/Mother-Baby/Peds/Mgmt.

First of all, she can't do anything to stop you from leaving. You're not a slave. Can she fire you? Possibly, depending on what state you're in as in a right to work state you can be fired for any reason or no reason. If that happened and you don't get your PTO I would talk with HR and if necessary a lawyer.

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Thank you for replying, I’m currently in NJ. And for some reason, she crossed me off for the self schedule. BUT, still has me on for the week after my last day.

I’m hoping it’s an oversight- but she has been known to trick ex-coworkers of mine in to staying an extra week to even an extra month.

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Specializes in NICU/Mother-Baby/Peds/Mgmt.

She may have just neglected to look at the schedule that you're still on. I would send an email to her and HR reverifying your last day, have HR double check you to be sure if you want. Mention that you're still on the schedule for the week after your last day and you just want to make sure she takes you off so as to not adversely impact staffing.

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2 hours ago, Elaine M said:

...Possibly, depending on what state you're in as in a right to work state you can be fired for any reason or no reason....

You can be terminated for no reason in an at will state.

Right to work means that you can't be forced to join a union as a condition of employment.

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11 hours ago, chare said:

You can be terminated for no reason in an at will state.

Right to work means that you can't be forced to join a union as a condition of employment.

You're right, thanks!

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Specializes in ED, ICU, PSYCH, PP, CEN.

You have met your resignation requirements if you have figured 12 work days into your leaving date. When she comes back from vacation, she may very well walk you out at that time. That's fine, you met the requirements you needed to. If she walks you out before you have worked the 12 days, you have not been fired, you resigned. She can spin it any way she wants, but you followed the rules, so you are in the right. You can not be fired, after you have resigned. Additionally, after you have worked the 12th shift, even if you are still on the schedule, she can't make you work more.

If you are denied your PTO etc, then you will need to follow up on that through the labor dept or lawyer.

Good luck in your next endeavor, you have done the right thing leaving if you were working in a hostile environment. A lot of us have made the mistake of staying, when we should have left. I hope you'll let us know how it turns out. Try and remain calm and poised no matter what she throws at you.

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Specializes in ER.

Why so afraid of directors, I see that a lot, people afraid of charge RN's, directors, and CNO's etc. Do you not realize that most of them are bullies, they go after these positions just to be "IN POWER". Whats the best way to deal with a bully, stand up to them. You stated your end date, your reason for resignation, and that's it. What she does or doesn't do with the schedule is not your problem. I personally would start sending emails in writing with HR copied on all of them. I would ask for clear definitive answers period. They are just people relax.

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On 8/20/2019 at 9:39 AM, gonzo1 said:

If you are denied your PTO etc, then you will need to follow up on that through the labor dept or lawyer.

Just make sure if you have to go this route to use a Labor Lawyer with experience.

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