Massachusetts Pioneers New Approach to Equal Pay – Missoula rally today at 2

In what backers say is a first-in-the-nation provision, the new law bars employers from asking prospective workers to provide a salary history.

Supporters say that practice can perpetuate a cycle of lower salaries for women. Prospective employees could voluntarily offer salary information.

The law also lets employees discuss their salaries with other workers without facing retribution from their employer.

Full Story: http://www.governing.com/topics/mgmt/tns-massachusetts-equal-pay.html

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