§ 3-421. Limitation on overtime requirements for nurses
West's Annotated Code of MarylandLabor and Employment
MD Code, Labor and Employment, § 3-421
§ 3-421. Limitation on overtime requirements for nurses
(a) In this section, “nurse” means a licensed practical nurse or a registered nurse as defined in § 8-101 of the Health Occupations Article.
(b) Except as provided in subsections (c) and (d) of this section, an employer may not require a nurse to work more than the regularly scheduled hours according to the predetermined work schedule.
(c) A nurse may be required to work overtime if:
(d) In addition to the provisions of subsection (c) of this section, a nurse may be required to work overtime if:
(e) This section may not be construed to prohibit a nurse from voluntarily agreeing to work more than the number of scheduled hours provided in this section.
(f)(1) Except as provided in subsections (c) and (d) of this section, a nurse may not be considered responsible for the care of a patient beyond the nurse's predetermined work schedule if the nurse:
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Added by Acts 2002, c. 322, eff. Oct. 1, 2002.
MD Code, Labor and Employment, § 3-421, MD LABOR & EMPLY § 3-421
Current through legislation effective through May 9, 2024, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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