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Starting in 2025, a significant aspect of the "Frances Perkins Workplace Equity Act" requires employers to submit annual compensation reports to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. This process will occur via its online portal, which is now live. On July 31, 2024, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey enacted this legislation, which introduces new requirements for pay transparency and workforce data reporting. These initiatives are designed to enhance workplace equity and offer deeper insights into workforce demographics. An updated FAQ has been published on the Mass.gov website, offering clearer guidance on the expectations for annual reporting for Massachusetts pay data.

On July 31, 2024, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey signed the "Frances Perkins Workplace Equity Act," a significant step towards pay transparency in the state. This new legislation imposes crucial requirements on employers, aimed at promoting fair pay practices and reducing wage disparities.

Illinois employers, mark your calendars! The clock is ticking for businesses with 100 or more employees in Illinois as of December 31, 2023, who are required to file an annual Employer Information Report EEO-1 with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). By March 24, 2024 these employers must obtain an Equal Pay Registration Certificate (EPRC) to ensure compliance with state regulations.

As the 2023 California pay data reporting cycle commences, a recent enforcement action by the California Civil Rights Department (CRD) serves as a stark reminder of the consequences for employers who fail to comply with mandated reporting requirements.

HB3129 was the first amendment to the Illinois Equal Pay Act; House Floor Amendment No 1. to HB3129 imposes stricter job posting requirements on employers.

California enforcement deferral requests only applies to employers with workers supplied by labor contractors completing the Labor Contractor Employee Report.