Massachusetts Pay Equity Act
The comparable-work sentence was not reconfirmed.
The rule
The federal Equal Pay Act, enforced by the EEOC, requires equal pay for equal work between men and women in the same position. Massachusetts has its own pay equity statute. This review did not open that statute, so the state test is not restated as a new fact.
Wording left as it was
This review could not confirm the next point from an official source, so it is unchanged:
MA requires equal pay for comparable work.
What employers must do
Do not set pay from a prior employer's history unless you have confirmed that Massachusetts still allows that question. The federal duty applies regardless.
Effective dates
The federal Equal Pay Act is current. No January 1, 2027 state amendment was confirmed.
What this means for BOSS partners and associates
BOSS is often the employer of record for the associate. Wage, break, leave, posting, and tax rules usually follow the state where the associate works. Tell BOSS that state before the assignment starts. Associates should record every hour worked on the timesheet. Do not promise a pay practice, a leave bank, or a posting the statute does not require.
Questions? Contact BOSS Support at support@backofficenow.com.
Sources
This article is general information, not legal advice. Laws change; check with BOSS Support or your own counsel for your situation.