Massachusetts § 103 - Seats for employees; violation of statute
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 103 — Seats for employees; violation of statute, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 103. Seats for employees; violation of statute
Section 103. Employers shall provide suitable seats for the use of their employees and shall permit such employees to use such seats whenever they are not necessarily engaged in the active duties of their employment, and shall also provide for their use and permit them to use suitable seats while at work, except when the work cannot properly be performed in a sitting position or when such seats may reasonably be expected to result in an unsafe or hazardous working condition. Whoever violates this section shall be punished by a fine of not less than fifty nor more than two hundred dollars.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 103
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 103 cover?
Section 103 ("Seats for employees; violation of statute") 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 § 103?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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How does Massachusetts § 103 apply to my situation?
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