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MA S1196

Relative to transparency in the workplace


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to transparency in the workplace. Labor and Workforce Development.

AI Summary

This bill aims to increase transparency in the workplace by requiring certain employers in Massachusetts to report detailed employee compensation data to the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development (EOLWD) and publish this information on their websites. The key provisions include: 1) Covered employers (private/nonprofit entities with 100+ full-time employees, the Governor, and mayors/town administrators with 100+ employees) must submit an annual wage data report to the EOLWD by April 1st, detailing employee gender, race/ethnicity, and average earnings. 2) The EOLWD must publish this data for all covered employers on its website by June 1st. 3) Covered employers must also publish their own data on their websites by June 1st. 4) The Secretary of Labor and Workforce Development is responsible for ensuring compliance, and the Attorney General has enforcement authority.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (26)

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see S2721 (on 03/03/2022)

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