Massachusetts is a state located in the New England region of the northeastern United States. Massachusetts is bordered by five other U.S. states: Vermont and New Hampshire to the north, New York to the west, Connecticut to the south, and Rhode Island to the southeast. To the east, Massachusetts is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean.

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Massachusetts Enacts Pay Transparency and Pay Data Reporting Law

The new Massachusetts law, the Frances Perkins Workplace Equity Act, requires employers with 100 or more employees to provide pay data reports to the Massachusetts state secretary effective Feb. 1, 2025, and employers with 25 or more employees to disclose the pay range in job postings effective July 31, 2025.

MA Dept of Industrial Accidents New Notice Requirements

The Department of Industrial Accidents (DIA) has revised the Notice to Employees and has established new notice requirements. On or before September 16, 2024, all employers must utilize and repost the revised Notice to Employees poster.

New Public Record Request Procedures in MA

Governor Charlie Baker unveiled measures to enhance transparency in government operations, reduce costs, and improve responsiveness to public records requests. These reforms, including streamlined fee structures and enhanced communication protocols, aim to bolster taxpayer accountability and accessibility.