So, I wonder what others do in this situation. And, remember, I am way too nice to my staff. I am sure it snows in many parts of the country where your offices are.
So, in New England, we average about 8 to 12 snow days during the winter (that means a complete wipe out of the day during the week where we have to close). And, we know the day before.
So, the office is closed. And, I have announced it (with their urging) the day before. Currently, and for years, they get paid their full pay on those days. So, I am not seeing patients, and they get paid. Now, some would look at it like they get a day off and they aren't working, so they shouldn't get paid. I tend to look at it like they took the job with the idea that they would work five days a week, and they count on that paycheck each week. And, it is not fair to them that there is snow.
As far as when the staff is here, and the snow starts at 10 am, and by 1 pm, patients have canceled and no one is going to come in, they go home, but they are paid only for the hours worked.
What do others do?
