Bill > S1876

This bill addresses the retirement classification for specific employees of the city of Beverly, Massachusetts. Currently, fire alarm operators hired by Beverly on or before January 26, 2006, including those who later transition to the role of public safety telecommunicator (also called joint civilian dispatcher), will now be officially classified in Group 2 retirement status under the state retirement system. This classification is significant because Group 2 typically provides more favorable retirement benefits for public safety workers compared to standard municipal employees (Group 1). The bill overrides existing general laws that might have previously prevented this classification and applies retroactively to employees hired on or before the specified date. The legislation will take effect immediately upon passage, allowing these Beverly municipal employees to receive the enhanced retirement benefits associated with Group 2 classification.

Labor and Employment

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S1876