The Attorney General released an update about pay equity guidance a couple weeks ago - something that ALL Massachusetts employers need to pay attention to and comply within the coming months.
2018 March
On March 1, 2018, the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office (AGO) released guidance on the Massachusetts Pay Equity Law. The law, which was passed in the summer of 2016 with an effective date of July 1, 2018, referenced possible guidance, templates and forms that the AGO may provide. Many employers have delayed their pay equity self-evaluations, in whole or in part, to ensure that their efforts are compliant with the anticipated guidance. This article will summarize key aspects of the guidance.