Massachusetts § 33D - Blood donations; leave of absence without loss of pay
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 33D — Blood donations; leave of absence without loss of pay, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 33D. Blood donations; leave of absence without loss of pay
Section 33D. Any employee of the commonwealth, of any county, and of any city or town which accepts the provisions of this section, shall be allowed a leave of absence without loss of pay of not more than eight hours in each calendar year for the purpose of donating platelets, plasma white cells or whole blood to any cancer research center.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 33D
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 33D cover?
Section 33D ("Blood donations; leave of absence without loss of pay") 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.
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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