Emerging Issues in Pay Equity

Although women are entitled to equal pay under federal and state law, there remains a significant pay gap between men and women. Join us to discuss the intricacies of the Massachusetts Pay Equity Law in depth and learn what steps can be taken toward compliance and how to implement best practices in fair pay. Ensuring that men and women are paid equally for “comparable” work can be more complicated than it sounds. What is “comparable” work, and when is it acceptable to pay employees differently? When does it make sense to conduct a pay equity audit? What are the potential benefits and drawbacks? What does it mean to conduct a pay equity audit in “good faith”?

Engage in interactive discussions about the complex issues that arise as employers work to address the pay gap between men and women. Learn about the risk exposure for companies who fail to comply with the Pay Equity Law. Get practical advice on how to best mitigate this risk, including tips on pay equity policies, procedures, and audits. Hear the panel of experienced employment law practitioners share their experiences and perspectives on representing employers and employees, as well as the perspective of a neutral mediator/arbitrator and in-house counsel. Join the dialogue; bring your questions!