Massachusetts S1209 prohibits mandatory overtime for health care workers in hospitals and correctional facilities.

Massachusetts S1209 amends the Massachusetts General Laws to prohibit mandatory overtime for health care workers in hospitals and correctional facilities. The bill sets a maximum of 12 hours for any 24-hour period and 16 consecutive hours for any 24-hour period. Mandatory overtime is only allowed in emergency situations where patient safety requires it and no alternative is available. Facilities must report instances of mandatory overtime to the Department of Public Health or the Department of Corrections.

Massachusetts S1209 prohibits mandatory overtime for health care workers in hospitals and correctional facilities.

Massachusetts S1209 amends the Massachusetts General Laws to prohibit mandatory overtime for health care workers in hospitals and correctional facilities. The bill sets a maximum of 12 hours for any 24-hour period and 16 consecutive hours for any 24-hour period. Mandatory overtime is only allowed in emergency situations where patient safety requires it and no alternative is available. Facilities must report instances of mandatory overtime to the Department of Public Health or the Department of Corrections.