Massachusetts § 41 - Saturday half holiday for commonwealth
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 41 — Saturday half holiday for commonwealth, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 41. Saturday half holiday for commonwealth
Section 41. Except as provided in section sixty-five of chapter ninety-two, all laborers, workmen and mechanics employed by the commonwealth in any capacity, or by any officer, department or board on behalf of the commonwealth, who are permanent employees or who have been certified under the civil service laws, and whose services can be dispensed with, shall be given a half holiday on every Saturday in the year without loss of pay.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Massachusetts General Laws § 41 cover?
Section 41 ("Saturday half holiday for commonwealth") 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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