Employment Standards – Firefighters – Payment of Wages and Payroll Information

HB 205 requires counties and municipalities that employ firefighters to calculate overtime pay based on hours worked over 168 in a 28-day period (instead of the standard 40-hour workweek). It mandates that these employers provide firefighters with detailed payroll statements at hiring, pay changes, and each pay period, including hours worked, gross earnings, and deductions. If employers fail to provide required payroll information or pay due wages, firefighters or their representatives can file a grievance, triggering penalties of 30% per pay period (capped at three times the missing amount) until resolved. The bill directly affects municipal and county firefighter employees and their employers, clarifying overtime rules and strengthening payroll transparency.