What this is, is pure retalelation for those who use sick time.......good leaders get there troops to follow them into battle.....why is TDC so blind to this fact! For example, some employees may be left wondering whether calling in sick is now a terminable offense under the new sick leave law. Of course a disciplinary followed. If the store is open and someone answers, ask to speak to the LOD. We have had so many rank leave and we can't keep a warden, for longer than a yr or less. We did make home until11:30 pm and I had to go to work the 5:15 the next day. I am seeking legal advice. I understand doin mandatory for people you know are abusing sick time and are constantly calling in all the time. They mandatory her Tuesday, then she had her early day the next day from 1030am to 1030pm, then they tried to mandatory her another 4hrs, which would be 16 that night, because she called in 1 day off her cycle work week? Is there a TDCJ cover-up going on at the Pam Lyncner State Jail ? TDCJ is the ultimate disfunctional environment I have ever worked in.There are labor laws that have been violated consistently by this agency----mandatory overtime is in a crisis situation (do not believe that understaffing meets that criteria).Also, in Bonham, there is an person over Personnel (do not know the title) that may work 2-3 days per week. Under California sick leave law, a few types of employees are exempted from the law’s protections. I just wish we had fair and consistent. I had to have a meeting with the warden, I told her I didn't know. Now there are so many favorites that gets there same positions everyday, and we get stuck with the crazy ones. Tips for Calling in Sick for a Mental Health Day. If it doesn’t, that might encourage the use of paid sick time when employees are not sick. And, while technically, sure, you’re allowed to use those days, actually taking them is often strongly discouraged by managers, either explicitly (“I can’t believe Susan is taking another sick day”), or implicitly (no one has called in sick since the days of H1N1). My husband called Huntsville and union rep. TDCJ is gambling that once someone does file, they won't have to pay out as much as they would have, had they paid everybody the overtime compensation in the first place. When large changes to state policy are made, however, the changes can also bring about uncertainty. You would be helping a lot of officers out, yes there are about 100 staff grievances already and several have QUIT!! Then, her Lt. Called and said, because she called in sick 1 day of her work cycle, they are allowed to mandatory her 4 more hours which would be 16hrs. Up to 90 calendar days of extended sick leave may be granted in a five-year period. call in sick To inform one's employer that one will be absent due to illness (real or feigned). In- service are 8:00. Now HR stated that the code is my regular work shift card which is P1. The first step is to submit a sick call form describing your symptoms and requesting treatment. You will even be praised and be given the much-needed day or two off. Here is a closer look at how employees are supposed to use paid sick leave. Sick call requests should be answered within 48 hours. Generally, an employee who is calling in sick only needs to get in touch with his direct supervisor, letting him know about the issue and answering any questions that he might have. You do have a choice on what time you want to use. What they would do is assign him something outside of the picket on the 30th day of every month. I chose days I knew could work and to stay after our shift. That virus has totally decimated my staff—only two people are in the office today because the rest called in sick! You folks should come to the Clement's unit in Amarillo some time!! What astounds me about TDCJ is the inconsistency between units. My wife and I were also told on shift Tuesday that we were mandatory to work visitation the next day, which we work 230pm to 1030pm. Knowbody was told that rule, no employees knew,but I guess some capt or warden sent a email to like 10 sergents, and they didn't tell anyone, till someone bragged about leaving town. Eligible employees may be granted paid leave for a maximum of 90 workdays if the employee or a member of their family suffers a catastrophic injury/illness that forces the exhaustion of all paid leave. Did I feel guilty ? This sense is recorded as early as the 1940s, around the same time we see evidence for calling in sick, as in “I’m calling in sick to work day because I have the flu.” In social justice circles, calling in refers to “the act of checking your peers and getting them to change problematic behavior by explaining their misstep with compassion and patience.” Send an email or call your manager at the start of the day. So I worked for time and knew it.If they are going to write me up, it BETTER be for a better reason than COMING TO WORK WHEN REQUESTED>. Solution is to get someone who is no longer an employee and who has been jacked some what on overtime to file. I was just about to state the same issue. Thats pretty bold on the agencies part. Learn how to get your shot at Vaccinate.Virginia.gov or call 1-877-VAX-IN VA. 8am - 8pm. TDCJ stops the use of madatory overtime based on s... TDCJ cuts Project Rio program as of March 15th. The clerk is allowed to enter everyones time with the exception of this individual. Since there is no official definition out of Huntsville of what TDCJ defines as an "emergency"...each unit warden at their own discretion can therefore determine what the definition is.... We're SOL. Remember that legal protections and company policies are no guarantee that your employer will not fire you for calling in sick (possibly under the guise of a layoff or other excuse). word is they are starting this mandatory overtime thing too at the Holliday Unit for those that use "Their Earned Sicktime" as part of its so called benefits package. A Guide to the Sickness Absence Procedures for all Employees . There may be a perception that they are “due” those days. One poor bastard did SIX MONTHS. Most times, volunteers covered the shifts. Laws surrounding sick days and paid time off are in place to protect both employees and employers. I would like to know where to find the police regarding mandatory overtime. In all actuality I've never seen a place where the employees so desperately wanted to hurt each other. TDCJ made the right call on this one. Those workers include in-home health and support service providers, airline flight and cabin crew employees, and employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement that provides for a pay rate at least 30 percent over the state’s minimum wage. The clerk never sees that individuals timesheet and this has gone on for years. I knew 3 people that were assigned to a picket for 3 months straight. TDCJ employees with 12 months of TDCJ service and 56 hours sick leave accrual at the onset of the current injury/illness who have donated a minimum of 8 hours to the Sick Leave Pool during the current fiscal year may be eligible to receive paid leave. It was one hell of a party believe me! How do you justify being basically retaliated against by the agency because you used a day of YOUR accrued sick time, then made to work overtime because of it ? I completely understand how everyone feels. simple as that. Don’t Fake It. Policy is not enforced cohesively at any unit. Language translation available,TTY users dial 7-1-1. You can't. It is not good policy to text in sick if you are at the hospital and you expect to have to stay there for an extended time. They told me that changes take a week to go into affect. Employees are afraid of their own shadows. But if your employer doesn’t offer personal days, your only choice is to call in sick. By the way, the following month, I was called in on an off day, and came in despite the fact that I had an approved day off earlier in set. My regular shift hours are 8:45. You always want to keep a call about your absence brief, but in this case, keep it very brief. Over 14,000 strong, TDCJ's Tango Blast gang still creating major issues inside the walls. any help on this?? The more you talk, the more you will be lying, and the better your chances are of getting caught. Indeed, the best schools produce the best physical therapists in the country, so it is every aspiring therapist. Can they do this? Awesome Inc. theme. It's very sad. If we have to come to work on out off days then so do every employee at the unit even the so call rank. What happen to fair and consistent. I work for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and I recently had to go to the doctor. If the policy allows 10 days, some employees may … It has come to attention that clemens has gone as far as to threaten disciplinary for anyone that actually banks overtime and gets paid for it. As far as I can find there is none. Federal Laws for Calling in Sick in Australia. I am a full time student and I attend on my days off. if my kid is sick - i'm calling in. Accumulation of sick leave is unlimited. Hey, we all need a random day off from work to recharge every now and then. More money for lawsuits then since i suppose. Why am I wrong in any way for using it exactly for what it is given for ? I was scheduled to pick my kids up from Galveston at their uncle house by 8pm I could not make on time and my kids were taken to their grandmother house in Katy by their uncle who was traveling out of state. Team work. There are other law firms that want these clients too. SUPERVISOR called ME. In these types of cases the employers are normally ordered to pay the costs of litigation. Its flu season and at some point everybody gets sick. My husband fought it, and brought in a union guy and said that's not policy and you don't own me, when at home or off the clock. I was mandatory for second shift, expected to work from 2pm to 6pm but didn't get relieve until 8pm. Now if tdcj, wants to keep seasons employees, first thing they need to do, stop treating us like offenders. Companies with time off policies that separate sick time from vacation time may encourage the use of paid sick time when employees aren’t sick. Then they complained that no one was opting to come in early and that we needed to rethink things or we would be chosen. So I switched to come in early. Simply say you are calling in sick. Be proactive: do not wait until you are sick to learn your rights. If your employer offers personal days as part of your paid time off package, then you should be using those instead of sick days. Part-time employees earn four (4) hours sick leave per month. Keep reading to learn practical suggestions on how to handle someone who keeps calling in sick. I just received a disciplinary for volunteering to work overtime. At the Plane State Jail unit in Dayton, we were told that we MUST report to work on our first two OFF DAYS at 530am ( turnout) to see IF THEY NEED US, and if they do not we are to stay for 2 hours and sent home. You should also be aware of how many sick days you are allowed per year and if you’ll be paid. Thats why u don't use SICK TIME you use Vacation or your OVERTIME or COMP time or HOLIDAY time. What's the policy? This job is disgusting and the government needs to look into this disastrous pathetic place that is suppose to protect society. No one told me this until crunch time. Employees must apply for Sick Leave Pool prior to applying for extended sick leave. The TDCJ written overtime policy never contained or approved the practice, and due to employee complaints and media attention, it was corrected. When we got back to work, the capt and warden want to write us up for leaving thr state. 7. Officer Daniel Nagle End Of Watch December 17, 1999 By Lance Lowry Beeville, Texas -  An execution date is set for Texas capitol ... Backgate Websites, Austin Texas 1998. The TDCJ Besides potentially making your illness worse and infecting others in the process, going to work sick can cost your employer, too. What you need to know about Falkirk Council's Policy on Managing Sickness Absence: It is YOUR responsibility to: • Attend work unless unfit to do so • Advise your manager of any illness which affects your ability to attend for Does anyone have a website off hand to view policies in this area? I attended in-service on one of my off days, and HR deducted :45 mins everyday for 3days and my OT when to comp time which was 5:20. Imho, Can anyone tell me what's the exact code entered on your time sheet when u attended In-service. Well, they asked me to write a statement,I did. About 3 mos. When your employee is vulnerable and truthful with calling in sick, it is important that the reaction they receive from their HR and/or management is respectful, kind, and accepting. That being said, disciplanary for getting paid for overtime is bullshit. You have to realize. The disappointing part about it is that the supervisor don't seem to care about the inconvenient you may have to go through due the additional time you will have to stay if you are not relieved on time. After all, they might feel like they are “due” those sick days and they may as well use them. They've worked for it, they've earned it. CALLING IN SICK . If you need a day to get away from the hectic responsibilities of your work, come clean and tell your manager about it. I mean BAD. All full-time TDCJ employees earn eight (8) hours sick leave per month. Instances of unpaid leave time may result in disciplinary action. Up to 90 calendar days of extended sick leave may be granted in a five-year period. The fact that so many people call in sick regularly and the wardens never do anything about it is a slap in the face to all of us honest, hard working folks who would come to work on our death bed to avoid screwing our shift over. At the Torres Unit, everyone is getting PM'd any time they take a day off -- approved vacation day or not. Correction: Regarding the poor bastard that was forced to work a picket for 6 months straight.... that's not quite accurate. They changed my work schedule. Problem is that current employees are too chicken to get in touch with an attorney. And now I come here after being gone for over 11 years and read that TDC is demanding that people work overtime and when they do and try to get paid for it, action is brought against them?? He got nothing. I looked up TDCJ policy PD-46 and it does require a medical fact to clear the excuse. They said due to a technicality I selected to stay after shift to begin with so technically I have to stay. These programs have been structured in a way to provide general medical education as well as specific physical therapy courses. Oh, and concerning the comment above...yeah...same people being assigned the same positions mainly due to nepotism. listen - if i got a cold and feel like crap - i'm calling in. Department of Human Resource Management "Jane, I'm concerned about your sick leave use. NO ! So we called the union rep. This is wrong and against labor laws. Where is your checks and balances, accountability? People need to stop calling in sick. That person enters their own time and I believe that the Warden's are aware. Then....he would go right back in for the next 29 days....then one day out....etc As it was explained to me, that way he couldn't file a grievance or bring any kind of complaint against the state. I have never seen a job pick favorites like this one. You don't pay for the costs of litigation unless you win the lawsuit. Ogletree-Abbott Law Firm has a form that you can fill out to get them started on your claim. is it bad working for planes ? She told rank, per policy from a major, she was told they can't mandatory you for 16hrs, unless you volunteer for you first 4? Now I know it should say PZ. This is one of the major reasons why it is essential for you to have a sick time policy. where is it in policy that states I MUST come in to check and see if you need me?? Sick call forms should be available in your housing unit. I was called this morning by rank, I do not volunteer anymore. Specify whether the sick leave time is earned on a monthly basis, by pay period, or after a certain period of service with the company, such as one year. I did along with 3 or 4 other officers. To call in sick, you’ll need to call your store. I was told that I get a certain amount of holiday,comp, vacation and sick time along with the LOW pay. How is that fair and consistent? When I brought HR my doctor's note, they said that the note needed "medical facts" (a reason for being sick). I did. As a shift we were told that if you don't want to be picked for mandatory sign up for days you know won't be a problem. Wow. Especially when you the see the Captain's favorites who don't get any mandatory at all. He has never heard of that. On the other hand, let’s be honest: No one wants to get what you have. The phrase originally referred to calling by phone, but can refer to any form of communication (such as email). I HAVE TO COME IN, TO SEE IF YOU NEED ME??? This is utterly ridiculous to treat your employees this way and I do not understand why there is nothing being done about it. To Anonymous (5:55 am).... You are not screwing ANYBODY over by using benefits that are part of the compensation package TDCJ gives you. they will get by w/o us for a shift _____ How is this policy?? It is also not good policy to text in sick if you are on vacation and your flight has been cancelled and you will not be able to come back for another two days. call out procedure. if i just feel like sleeping - i'm calling in. Whenever possible, the sick employee should call directly and should make the call before his shift starts. He said absolutely not, that's not a rule. Where does this lead staff----disgruntled! TDCJ don't like to pay unemployment so they try to force us to quit! By Duane Stuart, Backgate Website A newly released YouTube video that  depicts a Texas death row inmate as a victim of abuse at the Po... Huntsville Unit By Doug Glass, Backgate Website Some weeks back we exposed a story that had come out of Huntsville back in May rega... By Tonya Peters, Backgate Website It's been confirmed that the Stiles unit prison in Beaumont will close the doors for its metal fabr... TDCJ Director Brad Livingston  By Duane Stuart, Backgate Website Armed body guards, state of the art surveillance equipment and alarms... Backgate Says:   This editorial was sent to the Tribune newspaper that serves Humble and the Atascocita area. What sense does this make?!! ... To call in sick to work when you are sick for 2 days, make sure you have a solid reason. Now called in to question are the many employee disciplinary actions that occurred after employees refused to work the mandated overtime after calling in sick. Discention, discontent, inability to perform at peak ability. They are madatory for anyone calling in and or having taken vacation fmla ect.. off. I was hanging out at the unit on my off day. The most important thing to consider is your company’s policy on calling in sick. Wall of Gray Scheduled May 21, 2014 for Execution of CO's Murderer. Powered by, Released TDCJ video on Youtube implies Death Row inmate was mistreated, Hunstville Unit facebook termination wiped off the record after admin caught in same net, Stiles unit metal fab plant and Central unit prison in Region III on chopping block, Texas taxpayers foot the bill for Secret Service style body guard protection for TDCJ Director. There is no team work, no family left. I have to drive to Katy pick the kids up and then back to Huntsville. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) has a precise procedure for inmates to receive medical care. Before I say anything else- I have only called in once since September, to care for a very sick spouse. day off hand to me! I was always one to volunteer 4 to 5 days out of the month then they began with the mandatory 2 to 3 days more after i already had 5 days I have since stopped volunteering it is nonsense. Your employees cannot just call in sick whenever they feel like it as this behavior can impact the operations of your business. How is that fair and consistent? But good oh tdcj, decided to try and make an ioc stating if u leave Texas you have to have permission,even on your dayz off??? There will always be those employees that have no consideration for the impact they have on their co-workers by constantly abusing their time.....that is in every work environment. Some of these people are not regulars on call ins. Make tdcj clean up their books and show the trueth about runnin severly understaffed in most units instead of claiming to be fully staffed...force them to pay overtime if they make the guards stay over...no other place you would work would ever get away with this crap so why do they. We had guards threatening to quite literally KILL EACH OTHER in the parking lot after work. We had guards that were so wasted on doctor prescribed psychotropic medication that they barely knew where they were. If that's the case the over achievers that come need to use there time then, I don't begrudge anybody who uses their time. They closed down 2 of our 6 satalights to try and help with our employees numbers, but that's not the problem. And you sure can't justify taking a comp day because your losing time (which means you come to work) then get penalized for that and made to work overtime. Thats not policy. I also work at the Henley Jail in Dayton and we were told we have to do the same but only on 1 of our off days. It's obvious that it was... By Doug Glass, Backgate Website   Texas prison officials first noted the presence of a gang known as the Four Horseman in 1998. The sick leave policy changes from company to company. TDCJ employees with five or more years State service who had 56 hours sick leave balance at the onset of the current injury/illness may be eligible for extended sick leave. My wife was called today by rank, to work mandatory overtime, so she worked her 12hrs. if i got a hangover and feel like crap - i'm calling in. simple as that. Bad never sees that policy procedures regarding participation in sick, disciplanary for a form. When I checked with HR the next mo., on the 2nd, the clerk asked why I got OT as if it was coming all straight out of her pocket. TDCJ prefers to pay later, rather than sooner. Describe how employees qualify to use sick leave for periods of absence and whether the company may require medical documentation in order to use available paid sick leave. They invite litigation, than they do everything they can to retaliate. People call in sick mostly because of the supervisors or because of how much they get screwed over on their duty posts. Oh and when rank tried to mandatory my wife, there was 2 other employees in her dorm, who worked only 8hrs, that were not mandatored stay, but my wife was. It's all about who you know or you you'll blow. In those cases, those units are short due to employees calling in sick, and having Officers out on family medical leave. simple as that. Then, wait and see what your employee says. How is it my, or anybody else fault, that Huntsville cannot hire enough bodies to staff units to compensate for THEIR benefits package ? Who's correct? "Be direct and to the point," says Michael Elkins, an attorney and partner with MLE Law in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. TDCJ employees with five or more years State service who had 56 hours sick leave balance at the onset of the current injury/illness may be eligible for extended sick leave. I am an employee of tdcj at the Crain unit, and I was told 2 days ago, by a sgt " That I am no different, than an innate, and that my butt , is state property! I currently work at the john b. connally unit. Unpaid leave time will be coded in circumstances where an employee has exhausted their sick accruals, but has followed the unit’s call out procedure. They make up there own rules. simple as that. Your employer may have a set protocol dictating who you need to contact about your sick leave – and when and how you need to notify them. There were no travel restrictions we checked. Dont think they can change policy on the fly, but then again its TDC and they seem to do as they want, when they want! Go to your HR and read your RIGHTS. Separation of texas medical branch and employees calling in tdcj relating to define the benefit replacement pay. I've noticed that your sick time has tended to frequently fall just before or just after a weekend." Trained employees are the most valuable asset to any institution, far beyond material assets. I refused and said I will not be flip flopped around at your expense. All our good older employees that have been here more thank 15yrs mostly left. I do not understand doing it to someone that calls in rarely and calls in only if it is really necessary like for a sick child or their down with the flu. I worked in Admistration, but do underatand your frustration. According to TDCJ officials, Ogungbire called in sick April 14 to the Hutchins State Jail in Dallas and tested positive for COVID-19 the following week. Does anyone know the policy on this? They gave me a letter of instruction. Come to sanchez marry a capt so wife and family dont have to work dorms. Calling in sick doesn't need to be a drawn out affair. This can lead to employees calling in sick too much at work, so it’s important to keep this in mind when creating your policy… If not at work, they get PMed. And visitation is 630am to 315pm. How is it legitimate to write someone up for volunteering to work overtime? In order to receive calls from an offender, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) requires that you register at www.TexasPrisonPhone.com and meet the following requirements: The name on your driver’s license must match the name on your telephone service bill/listing Also, be sure to have both the training and experience, which are needed before you even think of applying.Also see my site > depression acupuncture pregnancy. its KROGER. I could understand if it were only for calling in (i.e., creating documentation in case they want to use PD-49) but this policy Major Trejo has implemented of PMing all absences even those approved is strange. It is imperative for you to have a process and a set of regulations focusing on sick leave availability and its proper usage. no such policy in fact I was assigned to work a few hours one day and HR went to bat for me and told them fed law states that if you are told to come to work it can be for no less than 4 hr. Aint nothing new folks either.....some of the leadership is very low standard but highly toxic.....which there fore makes folks sick and have to use their SICKTIME!!!!!!!!!!! Instances of unauthorized time may result in disciplinary action. Not vice versa. I am actually glad to say I escaped TDC before all this overtime crap came down. We have been with tdcj for awhile now, and when or what are they going to come together? None cares about anyone but themselves. Here are some general tips about when and how to call in sick: A checklist to follow when calling in sick. Our union rep said there were none. I see nothing wrong with this. Personally, I rarely call in because I'm going to retire one day, and 1 day of call-in is an extra day I'll have to work before retirement. I just had similar experience. These benefits are part of the deal because of the low pay. Policy overrides "at the Warden's discretion". AVOID THESE 2 IMPORTANT THINGS WHEN CALLING IN SICK 1. I used to love coming to work. For additional information, please see the following policies: Texas Department of Criminal Justice | PO Box 99 | Huntsville, Texas 77342-0099 | (936) 295-6371, Report Waste, Fraud and Abuse of TDCJ Resources. If you want your employees to trust their leadership and be upfront and honest about their personal matters, it is your responsibility to respect their needs and their privacy in return. Even people that had transferred in from other prisons would say, "My God what is wrong with you people??".

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