Massachusetts § 28B - Employee assistance program
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 28B — Employee assistance program, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 28B. Employee assistance program
Section 28B. The personnel administrator shall organize, develop, and conduct an employee assistance program for persons whose job performance is being adversely affected by behavioral or medical problems including, but not limited to, addiction to alcohol or drugs and emotional illness.
Said program shall be organized with the advice and assistance of agency appointing authorities and labor organizations. A coordinator of employee assistance programs shall be employed in the bureau of employee development of the division of personnel administration. Said coordinator shall report annually to the legislature on the status of the program.
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 28B
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 28B cover?
Section 28B ("Employee assistance program") 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 § 28B?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 28B" (Massachusetts). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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How does Massachusetts § 28B apply to my situation?
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