Massachusetts S2463 amends disability law to set firefighter and EMT disability pay equal to entry-level income.

Massachusetts S2463 amends the state's disability law to ensure that call, volunteer, reserve, or auxiliary firefighters and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) receive disability pay equal to the annual entry-level income for all occupations in the commonwealth. This income level is determined by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development. The bill specifically targets the compensation for incapacitated personnel, ensuring they receive fair and updated pay based on current economic standards.

Massachusetts S2463 amends disability law to set firefighter and EMT disability pay equal to entry-level income.

Massachusetts S2463 amends the state's disability law to ensure that call, volunteer, reserve, or auxiliary firefighters and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) receive disability pay equal to the annual entry-level income for all occupations in the commonwealth. This income level is determined by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development. The bill specifically targets the compensation for incapacitated personnel, ensuring they receive fair and updated pay based on current economic standards.