September Spotlight: Key Compliance Changes You Need to Know
News September 4, 2024
Keeping up with constantly changing compliance regulations can be daunting. That’s where AIM HR Solutions comes in – we make it easier by gathering all the latest updates for you in one convenient location. Check out the details below to learn more about the September compliance updates.
Pay Transparency Law:
On July 31, 2024, Gov. Healey signed into law An Act Relative to Salary Range Transparency, putting Massachusetts in a growing camp of states with pay transparency laws. Approximately one-third of American workers are now covered by such laws.
The new law has two main parts:
- Reporting Aggregated Wage Data: Larger employers must report aggregated wage data.
- Pay Transparency Process: Employers with 25 or more employees must set a pay range for all positions.
Additional resources below:
- AIM Blog Post: Governor Signs Wage Equity, Transparency Bill
- AIM Blog Post: Wage Equity is Matter of Competitiveness
- AIM HR Solutions Video: Pay Transparency Overview with Kyle Pardo
- MALegislature.gov: Session Law – Acts of 2024 Chapter 141
FTC’s Non-Compete Ban: On Hold
On August 20, 2024, a district court issued an order stopping the FTC from enforcing the rule on September 4, 2024. The FTC is considering an appeal. The decision does not prevent the FTC from addressing noncompetes through case-by-case enforcement actions.
Learn more: Noncompetes: What You Should Know | Federal Trade Commission (ftc.gov)
I-9 Expiration Date Extension:
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) updated the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification to extend the expiration date to 05/31/2027. Employers must use the Form I-9 with the edition date of 08/1/23, which may have an expiration date of either 07/31/2026 or 05/31/2027. Either form may be used until its respective expiration date.
Learn more: USCIS Extends Form I-9 Expiration Date
MCAD Update on Workplace Harassment:
The Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD) recently released their latest guidance on workplace harassment, highlighting the need for employers to adopt and annually distribute a sexual harassment policy. The guidelines now strongly recommend regular anti-harassment training for all employees. There is more information about the update on the AIM blog (members only will have access to this detailed blog post) and in this short video.
Our team offers a training session that equip your supervisors to handle complaints and foster a safe, inclusive work environment.
- Workplace Harassment and Discrimination Prevention for Supervisors – Equip your supervisors and managers with the skills to handle complaints effectively, understand their liabilities, and maintain a harassment-free workplace. Register here!
– Tuesday, September 10, 2024 | 10 am – 12 pm
If you have multiple employees interested, ask us about private training just for your company! Contact us at HRInfo@AIMHRSolutions.com!
If you are under 100 Massachusetts employees, our team members can help you learn how to access this training for free using the express grant. Contact Rachel Gillis at rgillis@AIMHRSolutions.com for more information.