Massachusetts Joins Wave of States Mandating Salary Transparency, Enhances Worker Rights with Robust Equal Pay Law

Boston, MA — Massachusetts has joined a growing list of states enacting pay transparency laws designed to place more power in the hands of workers by requiring employers to disclose salary ranges. Governor Maura Healey signed the new legislation, called H.4890, into law on July 31, marking a significant step toward eliminating secrecy surrounding wages. The law mandates that employers with over 25 workers must reveal compensation details to both potential and current employees if they request it, and also when recruitment is for promotions or transfers. Starting from July 31, 2025, this legislation aligns … Read more

D.A. Fani Wills Accused of Paying Boyfriend Double Salary and Meeting Kamala Harris Prior to Trump Indictment, Defense Lawyer Testifies

Atlanta, Georgia – Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is facing scrutiny over allegations of impropriety, as claims surfaced that she paid her prosecutor boyfriend Nathan Wade double the salary of his colleagues. The controversy deepened when defense lawyer Ashley Merchant testified to a Georgia state Senate hearing, alleging that Willis met Vice President Kamala Harris prior to indicting former President Donald Trump. Merchant also raised concerns about the lack of accountability in Wade’s billing practices and the extensive text messages exchanged between him and Willis. The allegations have cast doubt on Willis’ involvement in … Read more

Littleton City Council Implements New Salary Increase Cycle for Appointed Officials

Littleton, Colorado – The Littleton City Council has approved salary raises for the city manager, city attorney, and presiding municipal judge, marking another increase in their compensation just five months after their previous raises. The council has also made a significant change to the city’s performance evaluation cycle, aligning it with the calendar year instead of the summer. Tracy Hooker, the Human Resources Director, explained that these recent raises were implemented to bridge the gap between the appointed members’ salary increases in 2023 and 2025. Previously, salary increases for appointed positions occurred during the summer, … Read more