Bill > S1896

This bill modifies Chapter 32 of the Massachusetts General Laws by adding a new provision that allows retired firefighters to be employed by the Department of Fire Services for more than 960 hours, which appears to be a previous limitation on post-retirement employment. Currently, most public retirees are restricted in the number of hours they can work after retirement to prevent potential abuses of pension systems, but this bill creates a specific exception for firefighters working with the Department of Fire Services. By removing the hour restriction for these specific circumstances, the bill provides more flexibility for experienced retired firefighters to continue contributing their expertise to fire services, potentially helping to address staffing needs or leverage valuable institutional knowledge within the department.

Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S1896