Vermont S0277 prohibits mandatory overtime for nurses, except in emergencies, to enhance patient safety and nurse health.

Vermont S0277 aims to protect nurses and patients by prohibiting mandatory overtime in hospitals and long-term care facilities. This law allows voluntary overtime but requires employers to report mandatory overtime to the Vermont Department of Health. Employers must also make good faith efforts to meet staffing needs through voluntary overtime or other means before resorting to mandatory overtime. Exceptions include declared emergencies, ongoing medical procedures, and unforeseen disasters. Employers violating these provisions face fines.

Vermont S0277 prohibits mandatory overtime for nurses, except in emergencies, to enhance patient safety and nurse health.

Vermont S0277 aims to protect nurses and patients by prohibiting mandatory overtime in hospitals and long-term care facilities. This law allows voluntary overtime but requires employers to report mandatory overtime to the Vermont Department of Health. Employers must also make good faith efforts to meet staffing needs through voluntary overtime or other means before resorting to mandatory overtime. Exceptions include declared emergencies, ongoing medical procedures, and unforeseen disasters. Employers violating these provisions face fines.