Bill > H4213

This bill provides an exemption to mandatory retirement rules for call firefighters, volunteer firefighters, and fire engineers in the town of Egremont who would normally be required to retire at age 65. Under this legislation, these firefighting personnel can continue serving in their positions beyond the age of 65 until their actual retirement or non-reappointment, provided they are mentally and physically capable of performing their job duties. The town of Egremont is allowed to require the employee to undergo an independent medical examination at the employee's expense to verify their fitness for continued service. Additionally, the bill specifies that no retirement system deductions will be made from the regular compensation of these firefighters for any work performed after reaching age 65. The bill would take effect immediately upon passage, and it represents a local exception to standard retirement age regulations, allowing the town to retain experienced firefighting personnel who might otherwise be forced to retire.

Labor and Employment

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4213