This article is reprinted from the Speak Out Now healthcare newsletter at Kaiser and Highland Hospitals in Oakland, CA.
For most healthcare workers, every time we log into our e-learning portal there is a new mandatory lesson to complete. From workplace violence prevention to hazardous material safety, the list of e-learnings can seem endless. Expecting us to complete these modules at work while simultaneously providing patient care is not realistic. It is also unfair to our patients for us to be distracted by e-learnings while we should be focused on their care. You have the right to complete these e-learnings at home, and to be compensated for these hours!
Management tries to find ways not to pay staff for their work, but don’t be tempted to give away your time for free. These hours add up, and you deserve to be paid for all the time you work. Claim your hours, check your pay stub, and make sure you are being compensated for all your time worked, whether at the bedside or doing your e-learnings.
Click here to read the article printed in the 11-13-24 Healthcare Newsletter
