Massachusetts Passes Frances Perkins Pay Equity Act

Massachusetts has enacted the Frances Perkins Workplace Equity Act, significantly enhancing pay equity protections by mandating salary range disclosures in job postings and requiring annual wage data reporting from larger employers. Starting in 2025, businesses with 25 or more employees must include minimum and maximum salary information in all job listings, and those with 100 or more employees must submit annual reports on workforce demographics and pay. These measures aim to close wage gaps, increase transparency, and provide employees with greater insight into their earning potential. The law aligns Massachusetts with other states adopting similar pay equity strategies and is expected to foster accountability in employer compensation practices.