Massachusetts New Pay Equity Act

Massachusetts new Pay Equity Act will be among the most protective in the country – are you prepared?Massachusetts has assumed a position at the vanguard of a growing tidal wave of legislation regarding equal pay, driven by the prominent focus on the 'gender pay gap' in the media and political dialogue.

Revisions to the Massachusetts Equal Pay Act that will make the Commonwealth’s equal pay law among the most protective in the country take effect on July 1, 2018. In addition to adopting a broad standard that requires equal pay for 'comparable work,' the revised statute includes stringent controls on employers’ communications with employees and applicants about compensation. The revised Massachusetts law also includes a unique defense that may allow proactive employers that conduct Pay Equity Audits to escape liability for any alleged gender-based pay disparities. This material will arm individuals who have responsibilities for Human Resources, Compensation, or Employment Law Compliance with tools to revise policies and practices to come into compliance with the revised statute in a way that strategically accounts for their employer’s business objectives. You will also learn about Pay Equity Audits, including how they are conducted and the resources necessary to position an employer to get ahead of any litigation or enforcement activity regarding gender pay equity.