Massachusetts § 55 - Salaries to be full compensation; overtime pay, etc.
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 55 — Salaries to be full compensation; overtime pay, etc., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 55. Salaries to be full compensation; overtime pay, etc.
Section 55. Except as otherwise expressly provided, all salaries established under the authority of sections forty-eight to fifty-six, inclusive, and the salaries established by section ninety-four of chapter two hundred and twenty-one, shall be in full compensation for all services rendered, and every officer or employee shall pay all fees and other moneys received directly or indirectly in the course of his public employment, into the county treasury; provided, that nothing contained in said sections shall prevent the reimbursement of actual and other expenses necessary for the transaction of public business or the payment of overtime approved by the county commissioners, upon evidence of necessity therefor.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 55
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 55 cover?
Section 55 ("Salaries to be full compensation; overtime pay, etc.") 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 § 55?
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