In August 2016, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed…
In August 2016, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed into law amendments that will make it easier for plaintiffs to prove that two jobs are “substantially similar,” the law prohibits asking for salary history before a conditional offer of employment has been made, and prohibits workplace rules that try to prevent employees from discussing or comparing their salaries. The aim of these amendments to ensure men and women earn the same amount for the same work. This is known as .