Bill > H2908

This bill proposes to modify the Massachusetts contributory retirement system by adding Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Highway workers to Group 4, which typically includes employees in high-risk or physically demanding public service roles. Currently, these workers are classified in Group 1, which generally covers standard municipal and state employees. By moving these highway workers to Group 4, they would likely receive enhanced retirement benefits, potentially including earlier retirement age and more favorable pension calculations, reflecting the potentially hazardous and physically challenging nature of highway maintenance work. The bill accomplishes this by amending Section 3 of Chapter 32 of the Massachusetts General Laws, specifically inserting the phrase "Massachusetts Department of Transportation Highway workers" into the existing legal text. This change would recognize the unique working conditions and potential risks faced by highway workers, aligning their retirement classification with other public safety and high-risk occupational groups.

Labor and Employment

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2908