An Act to prohibit mandatory overtime
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Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill prohibits employers from requiring employees to work mandatory overtime. It aims to protect workers' well-being and work-life balance by limiting the ability of employers to force employees to work beyond their scheduled hours. The legislation seeks to establish clear boundaries regarding work hours and employee control. This bill is currently being reviewed by committees.
Key provisions
- Prohibits employers from requiring employees to work mandatory overtime.
- Addresses concerns regarding worker well-being and work-life balance.
- Establishes guidelines for employers regarding employee work hours.
- Currently under review by the Labor and Workforce Development and Health Care Financing committees.
Who is affected
- Employees
- Employers
- Labor and Workforce Development sector
- Healthcare sector
Notable changes
- This bill introduces a prohibition on mandatory overtime, a relatively new area of labor law.
- It builds upon similar legislation, such as S.1209, which addressed mandatory overtime.
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Sponsors
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12 on record
Primary sponsor
Jacob R. Oliveira
Cosponsors
Jacob R. Oliveira
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