An Act relative to workers' compensation
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill addresses the process of forfeiting workers’ compensation benefits in Massachusetts. It aims to clarify and standardize the rules surrounding when and how benefits can be taken away from workers who may have engaged in misconduct. The bill seeks to ensure fairness and consistency in these determinations, providing greater transparency for both employers and employees. It also intends to establish a more defined process for challenging decisions regarding forfeiture.
Key provisions
- Establishes guidelines for determining when workers’ compensation benefits can be forfeited.
- Requires a more detailed explanation of the reasons for forfeiture.
- Creates a process for workers to challenge decisions regarding forfeiture.
- Addresses potential conflicts of interest in the forfeiture process.
- Clarifies the role of the Board of Workers’ Compensation in forfeiture decisions.
- Specifies requirements for documentation related to forfeiture cases.
- Outlines procedures for appealing forfeiture decisions.
Who is affected
- Workers who receive workers’ compensation benefits
- Employers who pay workers’ compensation insurance
- The Board of Workers’ Compensation
- Legal professionals involved in workers’ compensation cases
Notable changes
- The bill introduces a more formalized process for forfeiting workers' compensation benefits.
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Sponsors
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6 on record
Primary sponsor
Bradley H. Jones Jr.
Cosponsors
Bradley H. Jones Jr.
Kimberly N. Ferguson
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