Massachusetts Statutes

§ 2 — Powers and duties of department; investigation of causes of injuries

Massachusetts·Part I ADMINISTRATION OF THE GOVERNMENT·Title XXI LABOR AND INDUSTRIES·Ch. 152 WORKERS' COMPENSATION

Section 2. The department shall make all necessary inspections and investigations relating to causes of injuries for which compensation may be claimed, and for this purpose any board member or employee thereof may at any time enter places of employment when being used for business purposes. It shall also have the powers and duties set forth in this chapter.

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Medical reports of disabled or deceased physicians as evidence

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Notice by insured to employees

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Notice by insured to new employees; notice of cessation of insurance; filing copy

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Release of claims or demands at common law

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Waiver of right of action for injuries

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Insurer's liability on judgment for employee

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Certification to act as self-insurance group

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