Vermont S0307 mandates overtime pay for firefighters working more than 42 hours per week.

Vermont S0307, the Fire Service Weekly Overtime Standard Act, sets a maximum average workweek of 42 hours for career firefighters. Firefighters working beyond this threshold must be compensated at one and one-half times their regular wage rate for the excess hours. The bill defines "hours worked" to include all paid time, such as leave and standby time. It allows for more protective overtime standards through collective bargaining or local ordinance. The Commissioner can adopt rules for uniform overtime calculation and reporting.

Vermont S0307 mandates overtime pay for firefighters working more than 42 hours per week.

Vermont S0307, the Fire Service Weekly Overtime Standard Act, sets a maximum average workweek of 42 hours for career firefighters. Firefighters working beyond this threshold must be compensated at one and one-half times their regular wage rate for the excess hours. The bill defines "hours worked" to include all paid time, such as leave and standby time. It allows for more protective overtime standards through collective bargaining or local ordinance. The Commissioner can adopt rules for uniform overtime calculation and reporting.