Bill > S1298

This bill modifies the Massachusetts workers' compensation law regarding disfigurement benefits by increasing the maximum compensation and expanding eligibility for disfigurement claims. Specifically, the bill replaces the current fixed maximum of $15,000 with a more flexible calculation that allows compensation up to an amount equal to the average state wage multiplied by thirty, which would likely result in a higher potential benefit for workers with significant disfigurements. Additionally, the bill removes language that previously limited disfigurement compensation to only scars on the face, neck, or hands, thereby allowing workers to potentially receive benefits for disfigurements on other parts of the body. These changes aim to provide more comprehensive and fair compensation for workers who have sustained disfiguring injuries, recognizing that such injuries can have significant physical and psychological impacts beyond the workplace.

Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S1298