SF overtime question

[animefanpaula]

A coworker of mine from California to told me that any hours over 8 were considered overtime. So in a 12 hour shift the last four should be paid at time in a half. Is this true? I am a new grad starting my first job in SLC, but am hoping to move to SF, after getting about a year of experience. I understand the cost of living is much higher in SF than in SLC, utah so I'm hoping to figure out how much I would make if I moved there next year. Also, how hard is it to get an apt with 2 small dogs? Thanks a bunch

[shodobe]

That is not neccessarily true because if you are SCHEDULED a 12 hour shift then most of the time your employer has you sign a waiver stating that you do not start OT until after your 12 hours. I work a 10 hour shift so my OT doesn't start until after my 10 hour shift then I start double time after 12 hours. All employers have different rules so you have to get this in writing before you start. Just think, if you got OT for the last 4 hours of your 12 hour shift EVERYBODY would be working these shifts because of the OT money!

[suzanne4, RN]

You need to check with the hospital that you are interested directly.

No issue finding an apt with two small dogs, providing that you can afford the rent. And it won't be cheap. The more uopscale apts pemit it, since you will take better care of the apt.

[RNtugladimurnurse2b]

I have worked as a CNA in two different hospitals here in Cali. One in Fresno and one in Madera (next to Fresno) and the nurses working 12 hour shifts were paid overtime after 8 hours. I don't think all hospitals do that though. When I'm a nurse I will make sure the hospital I work for does pay overtime for those extra 4 hours. Makes your paycheck look NIIIIIIICE!

[dayplay]

It all depends on what you are hired in. Most hospitals in the SF Bay area have units that have a combination of 8 hr and 12 hours shifts. You can be hired as an 8hr shift RN, but maybe scheduled 12hrs. You will then be entitled to OT pay after your 8hrs. If you are hired as a 12hr RN, then you don't get paid OT until after 12hrs (usually double pay). Oftentime, the 12hr shift employee has a higher hourly rate than the 8 hr RN. For example, a 12hr employee works 36hrs ( 3 - 12hr shifts) and get paid 40 hours. An 8hr person works the full 40.0hrs and get paid 40.0hrs.