Relates to the maximum hours for home care aides

This bill limits the number of hours home care aides can be required to work without their voluntary consent. It establishes a maximum of twelve consecutive hours per day and voids any contracts that mandate longer shifts. Employers must obtain explicit, one-time consent for any overtime and cannot punish aides for refusing extra hours or for filing complaints about violations. The law includes exceptions for unforeseeable emergencies, such as sudden staffing shortages, but these exceptions are capped at four additional hours and still require the aide's agreement. Home care aides gain the right to sue employers for damages if they are forced to work beyond these limits or face retaliation for reporting violations.