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128 pages, illustrated, open-flat binding. Price: $20.00 ($6.00 for employees, unions and nonprofits)
First edition published Fall 2002. Click here to see a sample chapter.

Anyone can understand the basics of the Massachusetts Workers' Compensation Act. This handbook is for the thousands of people receiving benefits under the Act, for those who may someday have the bad luck to be injured on the job, and for union representatives and others who want to learn about the compensation system. Thus equipped you can keep up with your case, make sure you receive what you are entitled to, and support efforts to improve the system.

The Massachusetts compensation system is one of the country's stingiest for workers—and most profitable for employers and insurance companies. The time is ripe to construct a movement for a new system. Hopefully this book, by explaining the good, the bad, and the ugly, will further such efforts.

Chapter Topics

The Massachusetts Workers' Compensation Act

Workers' Compensation Benefits

Compensable Injuries

Reports, Payments, Claims

Return to Work

Other Actions

Agenda for Change

Samples of Questions Answered:

What is the time limit for filing a workers’ compensation claim?

Can an immigrant without proper papers collect if s/he is injured on the job?

My employer does not carry compensation insurance. If I get hurt, what should I do?

The business I worked for is closing. Will this affect the checks I receive?

Are treatments by a psychiatrist covered by workers’ comp?

Can I collect workers’ comp for weeks I receive vacation pay?