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FBaggins

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8. Federal law does not address whether it's rude or not

Reply to Casady1 (Reply #5)

Tue Sep 21, 2021, 10:57 AM

Sep 2021

Such conversations are essential when a group of workers is trying to negotiate with an employer. But jimfields33 is correct that the topic is considered rude by many people and is more likely to create hurt feelings and a less comfortable work environment.

Outside of those collective bargaining scenarios, it's almost always a bad idea. Legal or not.

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North Carolina workers are often told not to talk about their wages. That's not legal. [View all] Jilly_in_VA Sep 2021 OP

At my previous job we were told in no uncertain terms kirkuchiyo Sep 2021 #1

I worked in big Pharma in Philly, then in RTP in NC NewHendoLib Sep 2021 #2

When I worked at a hospital XanaDUer2 Sep 2021 #3

I think it's rude to ask about salary. jimfields33 Sep 2021 #4

except you are wrong Casady1 Sep 2021 #5

I'm glad you told me to. jimfields33 Sep 2021 #6

Federal law does not address whether it's rude or not FBaggins Sep 2021 #8

Agree. Either asking or offering leads to problems, IMO. Always. yonder Sep 2021 #7