Articles Posted in Workers’ Compensation Benefits

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After a workplace injury, light duty can be a legitimate bridge back to work. It can also be a pressure tool, used to reduce wage-replacement benefits, create paper trails that suggest you’re fine, and set up disputes about what you’re capable of earning. In 2026, we continue to see the same playbook: a worker gets hurt, is treated appropriately, and then the insurer and employer quickly pivot to a return-to-work narrative that may not match medical reality.

Massachusetts provides partial incapacity benefits under M.G.L. c. 152, §35 for injured workers who can work in some capacity but have reduced earning ability due to the injury. Section 35 sets out the core formula: the insurer pays weekly compensation equal to 60% of the difference between your pre-injury average weekly wage and the weekly wage you are capable of earning after the injury, with a cap tied to total incapacity benefits.

Understanding that formula is important. But in practice, most Section 35 fights aren’t about the formula itself. They’re about the inputs: what your average weekly wage really is, what work you’re medically allowed to do, and what wages you can realistically earn in the open labor market with your restrictions.

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After a work injury, most people focus on medical appointments and healing. The first workers’ compensation check arrives, and it is smaller than expected, stops, or is capped, even though the math on your pay stubs suggests it should be higher. One of the most common reasons is Massachusetts’ annual maximum and minimum weekly benefit limits, which can quietly determine how much you receive, regardless of what you earned before you got hurt. It’s often when a workers’ compensation lawyer can help you understand what applies to your case.

This guide explains the 2025–2026 Massachusetts workers’ comp weekly benefit limits, how they connect to your date of injury, and what to do if you think your checks are wrong. If you need help quickly, Jeffrey Glassman Injury Lawyers can review your situation and explain your options.

The 2025–2026 Massachusetts Workers’ Comp Weekly Max and Min

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Holiday Peak-Season Hazards For Temp Workers

The holiday season is when Massachusetts warehouses, fulfillment centers, and retail back rooms run at full throttle. Conveyor lines speed up, forklifts weave through narrow aisles, floors get slick as snow melts off boots, and new hires race to keep up with experienced crews. If you were injured as a seasonal or temp worker, you may wonder whether you are covered and what to do next. The answer is that most seasonal employees are covered from day one, and the steps you take immediately after an injury can stabilize both your health and your claim.

What Workers’ Comp Covers And Why Fault Does Not Matter

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Holiday rush, next-day delivery expectations, constant tracking updates, all of this pressure lands on real people, the delivery drivers who keep Massachusetts moving

If you drive for UPS, FedEx, Amazon Flex, or another delivery service, you already know what “delivery driver crunch” feels like: long hours, unrealistic routes, heavy packages, traffic, and weather that will not cooperate. 

When that pressure results in an injury, everything can change overnight. Suddenly, you are worried about medical bills, lost paychecks, and whether your job will even be there when you are ready to return. Many drivers are unsure whether they qualify for workers’ compensation or how to stand up to a powerful insurance company.

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Workers’ Compensation & Job-Site Injury News in Massachusetts and the USA

September brought a mix of hard safety reminders on local job sites, meaningful tweaks in federal rule-making, and a settlement trend that will change how insurers handle Medicare Set-Asides. Below, we cover what happened, why it matters for injured workers and families in Massachusetts, and how employers and insurers are likely to respond.

Massachusetts headlines you should know

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At Jeffrey Glassman Injury Lawyers, our team of workers’ compensation attorneys is committed to keeping both injured workers and employers informed about the latest developments in workers’ compensation laws, insurance rates, and court decisions. Understanding these changes isn’t just about staying compliant; it’s about protecting your rights, your livelihood, and your future.

In 2025, Massachusetts is expected to implement several significant updates that may impact the cost of coverage, the reimbursement process for specific claims, and the regulation of workplace safety, particularly in the healthcare sector. Here’s what you need to know.

If you experience a workplace injury, navigating these new regulations can be challenging. Consulting a skilled workers’ compensation lawyer can help ensure your rights are protected and that you receive the benefits you’re entitled to under the updated Massachusetts laws.

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Commissioner Michael Caljouw Nixes 7.1 Percent Hike—What It Means for Employers, Workers, and Your Injury Claim

At Jeffrey Glassman Injury Lawyers, our workers’ compensation team closely monitors every change to the Commonwealth’s workers’ compensation system, as it directly impacts the benefits our injured clients rely on. On May 15, 2025, Massachusetts Insurance Commissioner Michael Caljouw rejected a proposal from the Workers’ Compensation Rating and Inspection Bureau of Massachusetts (WCRIBMA) that would have raised average workers’ comp premiums by 7.1 percent beginning July 1, 2025. The ruling maintains current rates and is projected to save Massachusetts businesses nearly $80 million in the coming year. 

A Quick Look at the Decision

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Massachusetts has announced several updates to its Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML), Unemployment Insurance (UI), and Workers’ Compensation programs for 2025.

Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) Updates

  • Contribution Rates: For employers with 25 or more employees, the total contribution rate remains at 0.88% of eligible wages. This rate is divided between employee payroll withholdings and employer contributions. Employers with fewer than 25 employees must remit contributions at 0.46% of eligible wages.
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Workers’ compensation protects employers and employees nationwide from financial loss in a workplace accident. However, there are some rules and exceptions that you must consider before making a claim. If you or someone you know has been hurt at work and are seeking workers’ compensation benefits, here’s what you need to know before you file.

What Workers’ Compensation Covers vs. What It Doesn’t

Workers’ compensation, or workman’s compensation, provides a variety of benefits when an employee suffers an injury while in the scope of their employment. Some benefits an employee could receive when faced with a workplace injury or illness include: 

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You’ve likely heard about workers’ compensation, but you never expected to find yourself in a situation that warrants benefits. Of course, no one anticipates being hurt at work, but when it happens, you may be entitled to compensation from your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance company. By law, workers’ compensation insurance covers medical expenses, some lost wages, and more, giving you and your family much-needed financial assistance and peace of mind in case of a work injury or illness.

Here’s what to expect after you file a workers’ compensation claim. 

How to File a Claim for Workers’ Compensation Benefits

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