Diritto al riposo, intervento di Laura Rita Santoro.

Dear all, it is happening that many colleagues are subjected to harassment and/or pressure to stay on shift.
We must learn to defend ourselves, but above all involve our managers in the responsibilities.
...I regret to remind you that a couple of years ago, in Anzio, an employee, during overtime, which was not new to him, suffered a TIA, which was devastating for him.

The Management, of course, rushed to say that it was the worker who wanted to do so many hours of overtime, and they, magnanimous, allowed it.

The attached letters, for midwives and for nurses, depending on the code of ethics, are to be used in case the management is reluctant to sign service orders.

Another important issue, if you are called to cover staff shortages, "today for today", ..and you are not on call, you are not required to be available.
But know how to answer, it is not necessary to say: "don't bother me I have a private life!" But don't be caught unprepared! You can say no, but with elegance! ...if it was your day off, if you are from Rome, you might have decided to take a trip to Naples by train.
It takes an hour, with a comfortable train to go for a quick trip, ...but to return, you must be able to find a train.

Often the toughest of coordinators gives up. I myself, working in the province of Milan, on my days off, used to go for walks in Venice.

In that case, no one can blame you for taking a trip, if you didn't know you would be called. If you are off duty you have every right to organize your days as you see fit. I would avoid saying that you are at home, doing nothing!

The same applies to any changes to already planned vacation days. In the case of last-minute changes, they can call you in, but you have the right to demand a service order, ...but also compensation for the vacation, ...travel expenses, or any other change.

For example, you have booked a flight, they ask you to postpone the departure, the flight to rebook at the last minute may cost more. You are entitled to reimbursement of the expenses for the flight you had to give up, ...but also for the other one you had to book.
You are entitled to reimbursement of any type of travel expenses, such as train, taxi, etc. Of course I am available for clarification, please, know how to respond.

It is never appropriate to say that you are at home, or you are on vacation near the workplace. ..and in any case be clear about the compensation requests you are entitled to!

Kind regards  
Regional Coordination Nursing Up Lazio
Laura Rita Santoro