Massachusetts § 34 - Total incapacity; compensation
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 34 — Total incapacity; compensation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 34. Total incapacity; compensation
Section 34. While the incapacity for work resulting from the injury is total, during each week of incapacity the insurer shall pay the injured employee compensation equal to sixty percent of his or her average weekly wage before the injury, but not more than the maximum weekly compensation rate, unless the average weekly wage of the employee is less than the minimum weekly compensation rate, in which case said weekly compensation shall be equal to his average weekly wage.
The total number of weeks of compensation due the employee under this section shall not exceed one hundred fifty-six.
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 34
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 34 cover?
Section 34 ("Total incapacity; compensation") 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 § 34?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 34" (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 § 34 apply to my situation?
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