If Massachusetts’ new Equal Pay Act legislation is any indication, sweeping changes are coming, and the crux of forthcoming reforms will be determining comparable work and fair compensation. Companies can get a jump on this by defining and examining comparable work within their own organization to mitigate pay gaps and establish a fair work environment.
Massachusetts’ recent Equal Pay Act legislation signals change on the horizon. Even though 11 other states have pay equity policies, this new reform tightens the rules and revitalizes a long-standing issue. With equal pay back in the spotlight, more states are likely to revise existing regulations or adopt new legislation. To get ahead of the anticipated reforms, Human Resources (HR) directors and leadership teams need to make parity a priority.
