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Seminar Series: MA Pay Transparency Law

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Join the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce for our upcoming Seminar Series event, Massachusetts Pay Transparency Law: What Employers Need to Know.

Are you ready for the MA Pay Transparency Law? The Commonwealth of Massachusetts passed a pay transparency legislation in July 2024. This law went into effect on January 1, 2025 with two main effective dates that companies should be aware of:

On February 1, 2025, the state required all employers with 100 or more employees to submit their most recent EEO-1 reports to the Commonwealth on an annual basis.

On October 29, 2025, the state will require all employers with 25 or more employees to disclose pay ranges on job postings, provide to employees during promotions and upon employee inquiry.

Employee Protections: The law protects employees from retaliation for asking about salary ranges when applying for a job or promotion.

Violations for Nonconformance:

1st offense: Warning
2nd offense: Fine up to $500
3rd offense: Fine up to $1,000
4th or subsequent offense: Fine of $25,000 or higher per violation

During this seminar we will discuss, Is your company ready?

Do all of your company roles have updated job descriptions with pay ranges?
Do you have updated job postings with accurate pay ranges listed?
Have you completed a pay equity audit prevent gender & racial discrimination?
Are you prepared for employees to inquire about their pay range?

Presented by:
Patty Vattes
Owner & Executive HR Consultant

Patty is a seasoned Executive HR Consultant with over 20 years of progressive experience. She has worked across multiple industries, ranging from small start-ups to globally recognized entities. Patty has a proven track record of collaborating with senior leadership teams. She provides strategic direction and develops the Human Resource function to support organizational goals. Known for big-picture thinking and tactical execution, Patty initiates cost containment strategies that deliver significant savings. She leverages HR technology and data-driven analytics to drive successful business performance.