Job postings must include salary range
The Problem
Job seekers waste hours on applications only to discover the pay is half what they expected. "Competitive compensation" and "depends on experience" hide the real numbers. This information asymmetry perpetuates wage gaps and gives employers unfair advantage in negotiations.
The Standard
All job postings must include the salary or hourly wage range before applicants invest time applying. No more vague descriptions - real numbers from the start.
Where It Exists
Colorado, California, Washington, New York, and Minnesota have enacted pay transparency laws. Workers are increasingly sharing salary information via spreadsheets and forums to democratize wage information. Even HR professionals call their companies' refusal to post ranges "incredibly frustrating."
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