Massachusetts H2765 amends the General Laws to presume lung or respiratory diseases in public employees were job-related unless proven otherwise.
Massachusetts H2765 amends Chapter 32 of the General Laws to presume that any lung or respiratory disease in public employees, resulting in total disability or death, was caused by negative environmental factors in the workplace. This presumption applies unless proven otherwise by competent evidence. The bill affects public employees who suffer from such conditions, potentially impacting their eligibility for disability retirement benefits.
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