Took on a new job. Unable to complete orientation. Never got paid.

[BeatsPerMinute, BSN, RN]

Hello, 

Early last month, I took on a supervisory RN position at a holistic care environment, to try something different, and get some leadership experience. 

It was a completely new environment, new models, new focuses, new position - but I wanted to take on the challenge. I was given a week to complete orientation and was unable to meet the requirements to become that supervisory nurse at the place. I bit off more than I could chew. I feel like it was worth a shot to try something new. 

I was not terminated and was told that they'd consider re-training me to be a regular staff nurse at this place, and that they'd get back to me in a few weeks. I have heard nothing and I also haven't received a single paycheck for the days that I did work. I reached out to the person who trained me (no response) the manager (no response) and then escalated to someone in a higher position (thankfully he responded!). He said to expect and email and that he was going to reach out to HR and the person that trained me. 

Is there anything else I can do? 

[klone, MSN, RN]

Nope, sounds like they're addressing it. 

[Davey Do]

An ample amount of time to give for a response to a request is one week.

It would be fitting to remind them and give another week, then if conditions are not met to your satisfaction, the Dept. of Labor could be informed as an online process.

When I was terminated from my last place of employment, the termination letter stated that I would receive payment for final hours worked, plus accrued PTO. When my check arrived, it was only in the amount of my final work hours.

I left VM for first, HR, and when I received no response, left a VM for the department head, and again received no response. I informed the DOL online, and, in a short time, received the total payment due to me.

This could be a tact that could be taken, if need be, BPM. And kudos to you for your endeavor to broaden your horizons. I left a position before my orientation was completed back in '92, and when asked by a prospective employer why I left that position, I said, "It just wasn't my cup of tea".

The interviewer replied, "Just didn't work out, eh?" and I was hired for that position.

Good luck and the best to you, BPM!