Cited on HN 3 times, 2016, never outright recommendedscore 0
Years with an HN recommendation, 2007–2026
Linked in threads on pay and compensation as a quick explanation of why talking about salary helps employees.
A four-minute Adam Ruins Everything segment on why employers discourage workers from sharing salaries. It argues that discussing pay with coworkers is legal and helps workers.
Stating your pay is not illegal. In fact, Yelp Violates the State Employer laws by firing her on that account. No Terms of Service should ever interfere/break with state law or federal law. Yelp may be in trouble for that claim. SEE A Adam Ruins Everything (Why You Should Tell Coworkers Your Salary) [this video]
Explains why telling coworkers your salary is legal.
Sorry, but that's stupid... Being exploited and loving it - more sounds like an mental illness then passion. You can keep your passion - even when you get paid fairly... But enjoy your happiness in slavery, if you like. Bad thing is you hurt people who may need fair compensation (wife, kids etc. ) for their work, because you show the suits they can find people stupid enough to do so... [this video]
I read an article from Lifehacker about being transparent of your salary. Check out what are the benefits. [link] Adam Ruins Everything - Why You Should Tell Coworkers Your Salary [this video]
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