The Massachusetts Department of Industrial Accidents is proposing rules changes to clarify the way average weekly wages should be calculated, expedite the claims process and establish more effective methods for providing translation services.
Proposed changes to 452 Code of Massachusetts Regulations 1.00 include:
A requirement that in cases where a worker was paid less than the wages required by law, the applicable minimum wage, overtime and other wage-related statutes and regulations may be considered when calculating the average weekly wage.
More specific language on rules requiring rei...
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