Compliance Stuff

Massachusetts Equal Pay New law increases equity and transparency in pay by requiring employers to disclose salary ranges and protects an employee's right to ask for salary ranges.  Specifically, the law: (a) requires public and private employers with 25 or more employees to disclose pay ranges in job postings, provide the pay range of a position to an employee who is offered a transfer or promotion, and, upon request, provide the pay range to employees who already hold that position or are applying for it; (b) requires public and private employers within 100 or more employees to submit wage data reports to the state; (c) gives enforcement authority to the Massachusetts Attorney General's office along with the ability to impose fines or civil citations for violations of the law; and (d) provides protections via the Massachusetts Attorney General's office against retaliation for asking for salary ranges when applying for a job or promotion (HB 4890, 193rd Gen. Ct. (Mass. 202...

  Snapchat’s parent company has agreed to pay $15 million and take extensive measures to ensure fair employment practices as part of settlement to resolve claims of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation against women at the company. The deal between Snap Inc. and the California Civil Rights Department is noteworthy for all employers because it requires the Santa Monica-based company to implement measures that go beyond what’s required under the state’s equal pay laws – potentially giving a glimpse into future trends or legislation. We’ll give you everything you need to know and a look at what’s next. What Happened? The California Civil Rights Department (CRD)  announced  on June 19 that it reached a settlement with Snap Inc., the creator of the Snapchat social media platform, after a years-long investigation into allegations of employment discrimination, equal pay violations, and sexual harassment impacting women at Snap . This announcement came just days after the...