Governor Blagojevich Signs Law Eliminating Mandated Overtime for Nurses

Continuing with his promise to support labor’s agenda, Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich signed into law amendments to the Hospital Licensing Act on July 28, 2005. The amendments prohibit mandated overtime for nurses in Illinois. Under the law, hospitals now face an additional challenge when it comes to scheduling nurses.

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