Punching out within 6 minutes of shift end, anyone??

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We were just given notice that we are to punch out within 6 minutes of our shift end, and also to not punch in until 6 minutes prior to shift start. This is an acute care hospital. Is this realistic? Is anyone else able to do this realistically in an acute care setting? What do you all think of this? Thanks

Specializes in ICU, CM, Geriatrics, Management.
They do it because of how their time clock system works...it sounds like they're using Kronos at your job. If you punch in earlier than 6 minutes before or leave later than 6 minutes after, you're technically working an extra 1/10 hour that they have to pay you for.

Common? Very...

My thoughts exactly, M.

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