An act relating to overtime pay for firefighters

Also relevant to:W-2 worker (non-union)

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This bill, called the "Fire Service Weekly Overtime Standard Act," would require state, municipal, and county fire departments to pay firefighters overtime for any hours worked over 42 hours per week. This change aims to promote firefighter health and safety by establishing a maximum average workweek and ensuring fair compensation for extra hours. Fire departments would need to make scheduling adjustments before January 1, 2027, for the law to take effect on July 1, 2026.

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