City of Lawrence v. Lawrence Patrolmen's Ass'n

Although the precise question, the interrelation of G. L. c. 41, § 100, and G. L. c. 41, § 11 IF, is novel, the applicable principles of the law of arbitration are familiar. We decide that the provisions of § 100 do not preclude submission to arbitration of the question of entitlement to paid leave under § 11 IF, and that a motion by the city of Lawrence (city) to vacate an arbitration award that conferred paid leave was rightly denied.

General Laws c. 41, § 100, as amended through St. 1970, *705c. 27, requires employers of police officers or fire fighters to indemnify them for medical expenses…