GuestRN2020

Hi, haven't been able to do so because of travel restrictions everywhere, I hope you manage to sort out your situation. I'm guessing its probably easier if you haven't started your assignment as the hospital cannot enforce penalties on your agency.

Thank you so much @NedRN for all your help!

@NedRN You really think engaging is a bad idea? I understand the logic and everything you explained so far. But just really scared of being chased by anyone including the law in the future. To be honest I do not have 45000 usd. I used up all my savings (10K-15K) to start a life here, and all the expenses have started piling up since I got here last year including almost 5K worth of medical bills. But with this whole covid situation and being unsafe at work, getting sick or dying here alone is almost close to a scary reality.

Thank you, this is one of the considerations but also a last resort, just waiting on the travel restrictions to be lifted and then we can decide what the best course of action is. In the meantime we are hoping to negotiate and avoid future litigation.

I have spoken to a lawyer and he did come up with possible solutions but we have very limited legal precedents to compare my case to. And because my lawyer is involved, when I tried reaching out to OGP about my concerns about unsafe practices (no testing for potential exposures, reusing of PPEs, combining PUIs and Covid-19 positive patients in patient assignment, etc) in the hospital where I'm currently assigned, they wouldn't talk to me anymore. I was hoping someone with a similar case/ experience can help us out while we are in the process of communicating with OGP.

I am currently on assignment with OGP international with 1.5 years remaining in my contract. However, because of the current Covid-19 situation, feeling of isolation, unsafe practices in the hospital, etc. I am thinking of cancelling the contract from my end. Has anyone ever done this? Is the 45,000 usd payment for breaching the contract enforceable in California? I would take any personal, professional, or legal advice anyone might have. Currently, I am very desperate to go home and be with my family as I am living in the US by myself.