i work in Rhode Island. If I get called in on my day off to give an insulin shot, does my employer have to pay me

Short answer - I bet they pay you. Probably 3 hours. You know best . What do they usually do Here/s the hospital nurse OT statute
.http://webserver.rilin.state.ri.us/Statutes/TITLE23/23-17.20/23-17.20-3.HTM
Got a better job lined up? Ask questions, Don't pick a fight

If it turns out to be a payroll cheat, You have 3 years to get wage owed tripled; plus attoeneys fees and interest. Call and we can work out a practical approach


I "WAGE LAW" for workers. But never complain, never be heard at all unless building a positive work environment. I will not represent some workers in some fields - they are just too wooden to grumpy too inflexible. Nurses are the best - problem-solvers for patients - heroic problem solvers for patients. Why do nurses get fired or merely pul their hair out, lose sleep or enjoy work less than the wonderful interaction with (most or many) patients ? Cranky or anger management flunkouts - nurses who pick fights and Nazi supervisors and administrators who convince themselve they are geniuses and things go better when a succession of employees are targeted for discipline and/or termination constantly - like they need a monthly turnover quota or the building will cease operating. Hospitals are hot spots with flare ups. But even in mellow workplaces - noboby likes a complainer - if a worker had and present an extremely important complaint - "My name is Jhane. I tested the water we drink. Here are the test results. The lead content level is dangerous." Every will thank Jhane. Every one will say - "I wonder how many weeks before management finds an excuse to fire Jhane?"

So ask questions in private, ask respectfully. Your question is probably an interruption or every one else has been asking the same question and that person is frustrated that come in a got a shot activity, Ask in a way that makes them feel like a kind, entertaining expert.

Dont tell me I am a jerk because I cant read your mind, or stop reading 1 of 16 emails before I decide what I have to do first. Tell me I am a kind, generous genius that "works so hard." I am curious. You always provide betters explanations than anyone else. You might know. How should we manage these requests to come in for insulin shots - then listen - do not interrupt - thank them the ask your follow up question

OK - PLAY THE ODDS DONT COMPLAIN AT WORK OR AT HOME
Say 3 calls a day (or 8) from new callers asking employment dispute questions. Say only 5 days a week Say only 48 weeks a year I answer the phone in 30 years 3x5x48x 30 = 21,600 employment triage calls

10% involve outrageous employer behavior
45% - 70% Boss v. Employee v Boss - not patient and positive
20% illegal treatment with 5% of that total 20% or 25% of the illegal treatment cases are worthwhile taking fi

R.I.G.L. § 23-17.20-3 "Overtime requirement" This RI General Law puts some limits on what overtime that a "health care facility" meaning any private, public or state hospital can - NORMALLY - require a hospital nurse to work overtime
http://webserver.rilin.state.ri.us/Statutes/TITLE23/23-17.20/23-17.20-3.HTM

R.I.G.L. § 28-12-3.2. Wages for failure to furnish shift work An employer who requests or permits any employee to report for duty at the beginning of a work shift and does not furnish at least three (3) hours work on that shift, shall pay the employee not less than three (3) times the regular hourly rate. In the event that an employee reports for duty at the beginning of a work shift and the employer offers no work for him or her to perform, the employer shall pay the employee not less than three (3) times the regular hourly rate.

posted by Charles Kirwan  |  May 26, 2017 10:22 PM [EST]