Bill > H2845

This bill amends Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 41 Section 111F, which relates to leave provisions for public safety employees (such as police officers and firefighters) who are injured in the line of duty. Specifically, the bill provides that if a public safety officer is required to use their accrued leave while waiting for a determination of their 111F status (which typically involves workers' compensation or disability benefits for line-of-duty injuries), and the final determination of their claim is ultimately favorable, then any accrued leave used during that waiting period will be fully restored to the officer. This provision ensures that public safety employees are not penalized by using their personal leave time while seeking official recognition of a job-related injury, and guarantees they will receive their full leave benefits if their 111F claim is approved.

Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2845