Health facilities: hospitals; mandatory overtime for nurses; prohibit except under certain circumstances. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 21526. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0297'25
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Overview
This bill restricts hospitals in Michigan from requiring registered professional nurses to work more than their regularly scheduled hours or call-in hours, unless certain exceptions apply. Nurses working 12 or more consecutive hours must receive 8 hours of off-duty time afterward. The bill outlines specific circumstances, such as declared states of emergency or mass casualty incidents, where mandatory overtime is permitted, as well as a limited period following a public health emergency. Hospitals must also provide notice to nurses about this policy and cannot retaliate against nurses who refuse excessive overtime assignments.
Key provisions
- Hospitals cannot require nurses to work more than their scheduled hours or call-in hours.
- Nurses working 12 or more consecutive hours must receive 8 hours of off-duty time.
- Mandatory overtime is permitted during declared states of emergency or mass casualty incidents.
- A limited exception exists for the first four weeks after a public health emergency declaration.
- Additional exceptions apply for unexpected nurse absences and specific hospital types.
- Hospitals cannot discharge or discipline nurses for refusing excessive overtime.
- Hospitals must post a notice informing nurses of the policy and how to file complaints.
- The bill does not apply to collective bargaining agreements in effect at the time of enactment.
Who is affected
- Registered Professional Nurses
- Hospitals
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