Bill > S1713

This bill amends Section 18A of Chapter 126 of the General Laws to provide enhanced compensation for correctional officers who are injured while performing their duties. Specifically, if a county jail or house of correction employee is injured by patients or prisoners in custody and becomes eligible for workers' compensation benefits under Chapter 152, the bill ensures that the employee will receive their full regular salary, minus the weekly cash benefits from workers' compensation. This means the employee will be paid the difference between their workers' compensation benefits and their regular salary, and the time off will not be charged against their sick leave credits, even if the absence is less than eight calendar days. The bill aims to provide additional financial protection and support for correctional officers who are injured in the line of duty, recognizing the inherent risks they face while working in potentially dangerous environments.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S1713