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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Bill S.1342 194th (Current)

An Act relative to railroad workers' earned sick time

By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1342) of John F. Keenan for legislation to provide railroad workers' earned sick time. Labor and Workforce Development.

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Bill Information

Presenter:
John F. Keenan
Status:
Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
Currently, rail workers have to take 14 days off before they are eligible for minimum benefits under the Railroad Retirement System. This act provides short term sickness benefits to rail employees, ensuring railroad workers have access to both short and long term sick benefits.
* The bill summary was created by the Primary Sponsor of the bill; no committee of the General Court certifies the accuracy of its contents.

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