Resignation Question

[rubyagnes]

Hi,

I recently resigned from a nursing position at a hospital, as I was offered a new job out of state. Due to covid, the hiring process was a little slow, but I let my manager know as soon as I was certain about my new position. My current job policy is to give 4 working weeks notice, but I gave about 3 1/2 weeks notice and I was not able to change or adjust my end date. The policy states employees who do not give 4 or more weeks notice “may be considered ineligible for rehire” - key word is “may” but honestly I accepted the possibility of being ineligible for rehire bc that’s just the situation I’m in and I don’t anticipate working for this hospital again.

Long story short, I have a little over 2 weeks of work scheduled and my manager told me today that she spoke with HR and beyond being ineligible for rehire, they actually wanted me to submit my badge today. Despite being scheduled to work for over two more weeks, I will be paid my regularly scheduled hours until my chosen “resignation date”. Why would they literally pay me for shifts I’m literally not working? This isn’t coming out of my PTO either, apparently I will be paid as if I’m working my scheduled hours.
This was totally unexpected. I feel like I’m being tricked bc it seems too good to be true. I asked my manager to send me these stipulations in writing, and she did, which clearly states “You will not to work your remaining scheduled shifts and are ineligible for rehire. You will be paid as you would regularly for your full time hours until your resignation date.” My next pay day is next Friday so I hope this is completely true, but has anyone ever experienced or heard of anything like this?

[NurseBlaq]

Well, in that case, take those policies to an attorney and let them go from there. Also, I would ask that manager to put in writing what she's saying, in a better way of course. Hold it against her. If she can't put it in writing, it's not real.

[amoLucia]

RNMedic - How did I just know that employers often dangle the PTO as a threat?!? Eerie that I thought to bring it up.

I WAS going to say, be careful that any 'official' policy has NOT been BACKDATED with a phoney implementation/effective date just to bolster their cause. But get a copy of the old & NEW policies.

OP - TY for the comeback. Again, please keep us informed how this works out.

Same to RNMedic if you choose.

[RNMedic, BSN, RN]

I printed out all the copies of the policies I found and email that I received from the main corporate HR that states there is no policy in effect that states 4 weeks notice. I also took pictures of the HR folder for policies. This hospital system was just recently fined for medicare fraud and taking kickbacks.

[amoLucia]

2 minutes ago, RNMedic said:

I printed out all the copies of the policies I found and email that I received from the main corporate HR that states there is no policy in effect that states 4 weeks notice. I also took pictures of the HR folder for policies. This hospital system was just recently fined for medicare fraud and taking kickbacks.

OOOh! They may now also have labor issues to boot!

[RNMedic, BSN, RN]

I wish Georgia would get with the times like many states and give employees more protection. I come from a union family and these things would never fly.

[RNMedic, BSN, RN]

I won against the manager. After talking to HR, director and manager they said due to the timing of my notice and the timing of the policy and it not being distributed they will honor my notice and PTO. I told them I had printed off the email from corporate HR and all related policies showing that nowhere is there stated the 4 weeks. The point of it being in the covid policy makes it hidden, which I told them is shady. I just get put on the ineligible to be rehired for 90 days due to quitting during Covid.

[NurseBlaq]

After all the drama they put you through, not being eligible for rehire is nothing. CONGRATS!

[amoLucia]

RNMedic - good for you!

(I can't get emojies or I'd post something celebratory!)

[rubyagnes, BSN]

Just wanted to follow up - I ended up being paid my scheduled hours while not working for over 2 weeks. It’s pretty amazing to me. I don’t think I accrued any PTO along with those hours but I don’t care much about that (our PTO accrual is crap anyway) On my paycheck the hours are listed as “non-productive pay” but is the same pay rate as if I had been working. Makes me wonder if hospitals are able to write off this money as a “covid expense” bc myself and other employees have had “non-productive pay” listed when there have been quarantine situations while awaiting Covid testing. Regardless, I am thrilled I actually was paid while not working. I was able to pack for my move properly, catch up on sleep, and move on with my life. Very surprised and very thankful!!

[NurseBlaq]

CONGRATS and thanks for the update!

[amoLucia]

Good for you! Good luck as you move on.

And TY for the comeback - always apprec to know how things work out for someone, esp when ending now on a positive note.