Massachusetts General Laws ch. 152 sec. 17 – Enforcement of orders or decisions
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Section 17. All orders or decisions issued in accordance with this chapter shall be enforceable under section twelve unless and until reversed by a decision of a member of the board or a reviewing board, or a judgement or decision of a court of the commonwealth; and payment of compensation, when ordered, shall commence immediately, with the first payment to be received by the employee within fourteen days of the issuance of any such order or decision, and shall cover all periods for which compensation is due under this chapter. No penalties shall be assessed during the pendency of any appeal.
Terms Used In Massachusetts General Laws ch. 152 sec. 17
- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
- Judgement: The official decision of a court finally determining the respective rights and claims of the parties to a suit.