Massachusetts § 26B - Concurrent service of two or more employers; joint and several liability of insurers
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 26B — Concurrent service of two or more employers; joint and several liability of insurers, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 26B. Concurrent service of two or more employers; joint and several liability of insurers
Section 26B. When an employee employed in the concurrent service of two or more insured employers receives a personal injury compensable under this chapter while performing a duty which is common to such employers, the liability of their insurers under this chapter shall be joint and several. Each insurer or self-insurer liable under this section shall pay compensation according to the proportion of the wages paid by its insured in relation to the concurrent wage which the employee received from all insured employers.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 26B
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 26B cover?
Section 26B ("Concurrent service of two or more employers; joint and several liability of insurers") 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 § 26B?
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