Low Census Standby Premium and Callback Pay When Called Back from Low Census Sample Clauses
The "Low Census Standby Premium and Callback Pay When Called Back from Low Census" clause defines compensation for employees who are placed on standby due to a reduced patient census and are subsequently called back to work. Typically, this clause ensures that staff receive a premium rate or standby pay while they are not actively working but are required to be available, and additional compensation if they are called back to their duties. This arrangement provides financial protection for employees whose scheduled hours are reduced unexpectedly, while also ensuring the employer can quickly respond to fluctuating staffing needs.
Low Census Standby Premium and Callback Pay When Called Back from Low Census. Where there is a low census, under Section 6.6, nurses may agree to be on standby during the hours they are scheduled to work and will be compensated at the rate of four dollars ($4.00) for each hour on standby. If the nurse is called in from standby, then the nurse will be guaranteed a minimum of three (3) hours’ pay at time and one-half (1 ½ X) the nurse’s regular rate of pay. The nurse will be paid at the nurse’s regular rate of pay for the remainder of the scheduled shift. In addition, the nurse shall receive standby pay for the entire shift . Nurses who agree to be on standby shall continue to be considered on low census and all such hours shall count toward seniority and benefit accrual. If in any unit, voluntary standby is not routinely accepted by nurses on that unit, the Hospital may give the Association thirty (30) days’ written notice to apply standby in that unit according to the low census order of Article 6.6.
Low Census Standby Premium and Callback Pay When Called Back from Low Census. Where there is a low census, under Section 6.6, nurses may agree to be on standby during the hours they are scheduled to work and will be compensated at the rate of four dollars