Massachusetts H2826 presumes health impairments from infectious diseases in correctional employees as work-related unless proven otherwise.

Massachusetts H2826 amends Chapter 32 of the General Laws to presume that health impairments caused by infectious diseases in correctional employees are work-related. This presumption applies if the employee passed a physical examination upon entry or later, and no evidence of the condition was found. The law aims to protect employees who may have contracted infectious diseases while performing their duties.

Massachusetts H2826 presumes health impairments from infectious diseases in correctional employees as work-related unless proven otherwise.

Massachusetts H2826 amends Chapter 32 of the General Laws to presume that health impairments caused by infectious diseases in correctional employees are work-related. This presumption applies if the employee passed a physical examination upon entry or later, and no evidence of the condition was found. The law aims to protect employees who may have contracted infectious diseases while performing their duties.