Rhode Island's new mandatory overtime law became effective on Tuesday, March 4.  The new law prohibits hospitals from forcing nurses and nurse's aides to work beyond their scheduled shift, except in true emergencies.  

The UNAP has prepared a variety of materials to educate members about their new legal rights -- including posters, fact sheets, badge cards, mandatory overtime documentation forms, and additional questions & answers.  For printed copies of these materials, contact the UNAP at 401-831-3647.

If you believe your rights under the new mandatory overtime law have been violated, please complete a mandatory overtime documentation form and call the UNAP as soon as possible at 401-831-3647.