An Act relative to municipal workforce shortage

This bill addresses municipal workforce shortages in Massachusetts by allowing retired state and local employees to return to work while receiving their pensions. It permits these individuals to earn up to $15,000 above their previous salary without penalty, provided they certify their hours and earnings to their employers. If their total earnings exceed this limit, they must pay a 5% surcharge on the additional income, which is then returned to the municipality hiring them. The legislation also removes an existing provision regarding the reporting of such earnings.