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How do I document my "sleep pay" or non-productive hours during a natural disaster?
How do I document my "sleep pay" or non-productive hours during a natural disaster?
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To ensure accurate and timely processing of your submitted timecard, your hours and the hour types (sleep pay or non-productive pay) need to be clearly documented on your timecard. This means that if your facility uses an electronic timekeeping system that doesn't capture these hours and the correct hour types, you will need to submit a supplemental paper timecard signed by your supervisor in addition to the documentation of your electronic timecard.


What is "sleep pay" or non-productive hours?

If you’re unable to make it home safely due to conditions caused by a natural disaster, please talk to your manager or unit leader and let your Care Team know through Inbox immediately. Some facilities may offer a place for you to stay until the weather subsides, which would be considered "non-productive hours," sometimes known as "sleep Pay." Please check with your manager to see if this is an option for you.

For non-productive hours, the non-productive rate will apply to any time you're required to be at the facility but are not working and is only to be used when you are asked to stay beyond your shift during an emergency natural disaster, such as a hurricane or snow storm.


How do I document "sleep pay" or non-productive hours?

Please ensure these hours are clearly documented when you submit your timecard. Again if your facility uses an electronic timekeeping system and those hours are not reflected there you will need to submit a signed supplemental paper timecard in addition to the documentation of your electronic timecard.

📣 As always, please ensure you submit your timecard on time and review your weekly Pay Preview to ensure accurate and timely payments!

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