Prohibition of Excessive Overtime for Nurses Act.

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Prohibition of Excessive Overtime for Nurses Act.

May 25, 2005

The General Assembly of Pennsylvania. HB957 (2005).

This bill calls for a prohibition of mandatory overtime and limiting the work week to 12 hours a day or 60 hours a week for non-supervisory health care employees in Pennsylvania. It is presently under consideration by Pennsylvania's General Assembly.

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