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Guide to workers' compensation retaliation protections in Massachusetts including prohibited actions and remedies.
Massachusetts prohibits retaliation for filing workers' compensation claims.
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M.G.L. c. 152, § 75B: Prohibits discharge or discrimination Remedies: Reinstatement, back pay, damages, penalties
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Last updated: January 5, 2026
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