Subject: Feedback on Pay Transparency – Ensuring Fairness for All Ages, Races, and Experience Levels

I am writing to support the proposed Pay Transparency Legislation because it is a vital step toward making Bermuda’s job market fair for everyone, regardless of age, race, or gender. Too often, people are pushed aside for entry-level opportunities because of a 'lack of experience'—but you cannot get experience without a first chance. I believe this legislation should require employers to use objective criteria that value potential and a willingness to learn.

Crucially, this 'fair chance' should apply regardless of age. Whether someone is 18, 30, or 50, they should not be aged out of an opportunity just because they are starting a new career path later in life. Furthermore, as a Black woman, transparency is essential to ensure that pay and hiring decisions are based on the value of the role, not on identity. By requiring salary ranges to be posted upfront and protecting our right to discuss pay without fear of being penalised, the Government can ensure that no one is overlooked or underpaid due to hidden biases. We need this framework to ensure that career paths are determined by hard work and skill, not by unattainable requirements.