2009 Senate Bill 921

Prohibit firing of volunteer first responder for absence

Introduced in the Senate

Oct. 20, 2009

Introduced by Sen. Michael Switalski (D-10)

To prohibit an employer from firing an employee who is a volunteer EMT or a firefighter because of absence or lateness caused by responding to an emergency. Fired employees could sue for full reinstatement and back wages..

Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Tourism