Massachusetts § 68 - Applicability of statutes relating to employers' liabilities
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 68 — Applicability of statutes relating to employers' liabilities, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 68. Applicability of statutes relating to employers' liabilities
Section 68. Chapter one hundred and fifty-three and sections two B and six C to six F, inclusive, of chapter two hundred and twenty-nine shall not apply to employees of an insured person or a self-insurer, nor to laborers, workmen or mechanics employed by the commonwealth or any county, city, town or district subject to sections sixty-nine to seventy-five, inclusive, who are entitled to the benefits provided by said sections, while this chapter is applicable thereto.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 68
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 68 cover?
Section 68 ("Applicability of statutes relating to employers' liabilities") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Massachusetts § 68?
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How does Massachusetts § 68 apply to my situation?
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