The Massachusetts Agreement To Pay Compensation (MAP) is an arrangement between employers and their employees in the state of Massachusetts. The agreement outlines the conditions under which employers must provide compensation to their employees in the event of injury, illness, or disability. The MAP is meant to provide protection for both employers and employees and is designed to ensure that employees receive payment for the appropriate amount of wages, benefits, and other compensation they are entitled to. The MAP has two main types of agreements: Private Agreements and the Massachusetts Workers' Compensation Act (MICA). Private Agreements are agreements between employers and employees, in which an employer agrees to provide compensation for an employee's injury or illness without the employee having to file a workers' compensation claim. The MICA sets out the rights and responsibilities of employers and employees in the event of injury or illness. The MICA also establishes a system of benefits and protections for employees who are injured or become ill while working in Massachusetts. The MAP also includes provisions for the calculation of benefits and the establishment of payment plans for injured or ill employees. It also establishes a dispute resolution process for employers and employees who are unable to reach an agreement on a compensation plan. The MAP is an important part of Massachusetts' labor laws and provides important protections for both employers and employees.