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Superannuation retirees working in the public sector in Massachusetts (state, county, municipal, city, town, district or authority) are limited to how much they can earn and how many hours they can work in a calendar year. If you are receiving a public pension or retirement allowance you can work up to 960 hours per year and earn the difference between the current salary of the position you retired from and your pension. After you have been retired a full calendar year (January - December), you can earn an additional $15,000 per calendar year. It is your responsibility to inform your employer that you are receiving a pension. You are also responsible for monitoring the hours you work and your earnings. This limitation does not apply to survivor benefits. This limitation also does not apply if you are a superannuation retiree working in the private sector.