An Act relative to public retirees and reforming post-retirement employment and earnings limits
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill seeks to reform the rules surrounding employment and earnings for retired public employees in Massachusetts. Specifically, it aims to increase the earnings limits that retirees can earn while employed after retirement, potentially allowing them to maintain a higher standard of living. The bill also addresses post-retirement employment opportunities, seeking to provide greater flexibility for retirees to continue working in public service roles. It is intended to modernize the existing framework for public retiree employment and earnings.
Key provisions
- Increases earnings limits for post-retirement employment.
- Allows for greater flexibility in post-retirement employment opportunities.
- Addresses the issue of public retiree employment and earnings.
- Related to existing legislation concerning veteran allowances for public retirees (H.2956, H.2834, H.2795, H.2794).
- Includes a study order (H.5312) to further examine the issues involved.
Who is affected
- Public retirees in Massachusetts
- Current and future public employees
- State government
- Public service sector
Notable changes
- Modifies existing post-retirement employment and earnings restrictions.
- Potentially expands opportunities for retirees to remain employed.
- Aligns with related legislation addressing veteran allowances.
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Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Steven George Xiarhos
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