In 2014 the U.S. Senate blocked the Paycheck Fairness Act which would make it illegal for employers to pay unequal wages to men and women who perform the same work. The goals of the act were to make wages more transparent, require employers to prove that wage discrepancies are tied to legitimate business qualifications and not gender and prohibiting companies from taking retaliatory action against employees who raise concerns about gender-based wage discrimination. Opponents argue that studies which show pay gaps don’t take into account women who take jobs that are more family-friendl…
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@B4QT9RGRepublican3mos3MO
Yes if they do the EXACT same thing, but if one has better qualities then the other then they should be paid more
No. Base pay should be the same, but pay goes up with skill and ability on the job itself, increasing with the quality of the work.
@9XHPQJT8mos8MO
Yes, because if not aren't they just discrimating towards women if we're doing the same job as a man I'd want the same pay
@9SNY538 8mos8MO
Yes, if they have the same education, experience, and tenure. Gender should not make anything different & pay should be published for each position
@9X4YLSJ8mos8MO
yes, if they are working in the same job and doing the same things. obviously if the women is not doing the same workload as the man; then she should not get paid as much as him
@9WTNL5KJustice party member8mos8MO
If both candidates have the same qualifications and skill, they should be paid the same, regardless of non-inhibiting factors.
@9V3VPLM9mos9MO
It depends on how well each person does their job - regardless of whether or not they are male or demale.
@9SCMN2DAmerican Solidarity11mos11MO
Yes, all factors being equal then a man and a woman working the same job should receive the same pay.
Yes, as often times women who have the same qualifications, experience and tenure tend to be paid less for doing the same amount of work.
@9MB3HCX1yr1Y
Depends who work the most and working the hardest jobs and if the men work more than women then pay the men more but if the women work more than the man, then the women will get pay more than the men.
@9JM9GHG1yr1Y
No, the employer should decide what to pay their employees depending on how hard they work, or how much work they do.
@9JGDPVL1yr1Y
If a man and a woman do the same work and have the same qualifications they should be payed the same, but not if they don't.
@9J8V6YP1yr1Y
Depending on how they work and do their jobs, they should be payed somewhat the same, but again, depending on how well they work.
@9HTTTHC1yr1Y
this only comes to which malle or female is working as hard as they can but really they're only using 60% of their power
@9HLCPCJ2yrs2Y
Yes, but it depends on what task it is and the skill level of the person and also you should be able to pay men less as well if their task is easier
depending on how much a certain person does for the same job is how much they should get paid in a certain job
@9H84VJF2yrs2Y
No, depending on the level of degree earned it can impact the pay for a similar job so it should be based on you usefulness in the job
@9H7QDQN2yrs2Y
It depends on the workload of each individual, if the male does more work then the female, has more qualification, does a better job, and works constantly then the male should get payed substantially more, and vice versa. Not every women or man have the same qualifications or work ethics, so when it comes to them majority of men being payed more than the majority of women, its because those of the male gender choose jobs that are highly needed that no one else wants to do, therefore bringing in more money due to there higher value in that field, or just bringing in more money to begin with. It just so happens that men are also more competitive and therefore progress faster on average than a female coworker, but this is not the same in all cases.
@9FTSFGKRepublican2yrs2Y
I feel depending on the job yes, if it is more hard work and labor a man can typically get more done, meanwhile, there is always a couple of woman who are the exception that can do that, but it should be based on the amount of work being put in.
@9FNXFQW 2yrs2Y
Salary shouldn't be based on gender but rather role performance.
@9FLDTKZ2yrs2Y
Yes. As if they are equal on every level. And have the same qualifications
@9FGBVW32yrs2Y
As long as both parties are equally qualified.
@9FDPYJLRepublican2yrs2Y
People should be paid on their skills not gender
@9DRHY7B2yrs2Y
no you should be paid by your work. if a guy is working a 9-5 and does better work than his female co-worker then he should be paid more
@9DJTRGF2yrs2Y
It should be equal but females think since they are girls they don't have to do as much or sometimes nothing and still get paid. While men do all the work.
@9BW2KRLRepublican2yrs2Y
No pay them what they are actually deserving to get
@9BLDFG22yrs2Y
Yes, but only if said man and said woman have the same achievements, experience, and education level along with other qualifications.
@99Y7YH82yrs2Y
No, because there are many other factors that influence pay than just gender.
@99XMTBX2yrs2Y
pay should be determined based on the qualifications of the candidates, regardless of gender
@973WD8TRepublican3yrs3Y
Yes, if they do the same things.
@96CDWY3Republican3yrs3Y
Yes and no. What is the male just does a better job at doing it then the female, your gonna want to pay the one with the better job.
@95RQM2X3yrs3Y
No, instead incentivize labor unions to form.
@94TL85YRepublican3yrs3Y
Whoever works harder should be paid more
Yes if they are equally working as hard they should be able to be payed the same
@94KZRKP3yrs3Y
Depends on hours and work ethic, If those are the same for both genders than I believe the pay should be the same.
@94JFZHP3yrs3Y
I think it isn't a wage gap its a earnings gap
@94GJ3PP3yrs3Y
No, because women won't have the same duties as men at the same job
@94GJ2DB3yrs3Y
i think it should stay as is because men often do more dangerous jobs that women typically do not want
@94FBQK2Republican3yrs3Y
No people should be paid for their own work not the same based on the work of one person
@94F8NYG3yrs3Y
Should not matter whether you are a man or woman, they should get paid on work ethic/experience.
@94F4M3F3yrs3Y
unless ones work is better then the others
@93FQ3Z7Independent3yrs3Y
Yes, as long as the other variables are equivalent as well
depending on how long the person has worked and the hours they put in should determine pay but if both work expeirences are equal then both man and women should recieve the same pay
@92NGSVX3yrs3Y
Employers should pay their workers by their skills, not by their sex/gender.
@92L5QHQ3yrs3Y
It doesn't matter on gender, if one person works harder than the other they should be paid more.
@928NSY33yrs3Y
depends on who has been working their the most.
Yes, but only if both have the same amount of education, experience, and tenure.
@8ZZ9JJ23yrs3Y
Employers should pay depending on the work done by the employee, not by employees working the same job.
@8ZJFJHP3yrs3Y
If all education, experience, and tenure is the same then yes.
@8ZD2XVD3yrs3Y
Depends on what the job is. If a woman wants to go into construction she should be paid the same as the men because the job is dangerous
@8Z7W2V83yrs3Y
In general, yes. It depends on the experience one has at the job and how well they preform.
@8Z3RS2TIndependent3yrs3Y
Yes, as long as tenure is taken into condideration.
@8Y638MK3yrs3Y
Yes, as long as they are performing at an equal rate of greatness.
@8Y3FTMK4yrs4Y
No, since the positions may differ between one man and one woman.
@8XXL2HLRepublican4yrs4Y
Who ever works harder should get payed more
@8XJZN7G4yrs4Y
No, each individual should receive a salary based the performance of that job
@8XJS8BW4yrs4Y
It should be based on how well the person does the job.
@8XJQS3P4yrs4Y
I believe it matters what type of person you are
@8X37W9L4yrs4Y
This shouldn't even be a question because it should already be happening.
@8WW4SXM4yrs4Y
men and women should be paid by how hard they work, what they do, and what benefits they get. but a women shouldn't get paid differently just because she is a woman.
@8W4ZD8SWomen’s Equality4yrs4Y
I believe businesses can decide who is doing more work, to benefit in more pay
@8VTQM344yrs4Y
it should be on there education of the job and there experience
Yes, but if one has more education or experience, they should receive higher pay
@8RZ8ZSH4yrs4Y
Wage should be based on performance work accomplished and not hours
@8PYTYFT5yrs5Y
Yes, if the man and woman are exactly the same. Same work hours/overtime, same education, same work years, same experience, same productivity output.
@8PHRKTM5yrs5Y
Salary should be based upon performance of the same job
@8NVDV9Y5yrs5Y
I believe that gender shouldn't be a factor in determining wage, but I understand it can vary based on their experience, education, etc., but there should be emphasis on the idea that this gap is NOT based on gender and that gender isn't a factor in determining one's salary.
@8MTBKVW5yrs5Y
Yes as long as both genders/candidates are equally qualified.
@8M7V86LRepublican5yrs5Y
Yes, when education, experience, and tenure are also equal
@8LH39BX5yrs5Y
Depends on the job really, some things men are just genetically better at.
@8LDQHTYWomen’s Equality5yrs5Y
It depends on the work both parties are giving, if the man/women is working harder and doing a better job they should be payed more.
@8KW2G8F5yrs5Y
No, it should be based on what hard work that employee does not the gender.
@8K6ZRPR5yrs5Y
They already are, that's what audits are for. The wage gap is a myth
@8JYB7ZC5yrs5Y
As long as they are working the same job and doing the same amount of work.
@8HLW9T45yrs5Y
As long as candidates for jobs have equal education and experience
@8HCJDPG5yrs5Y
They should start off with the same salary and whoever does a better job should make more.
@8GGMJGT5yrs5Y
Salaries should be determined on character and ability not gender, age, race, or other demographics.
@8F976Z65yrs5Y
Yes, but disparity for performance and development must be allowed.
@8D49TTL5yrs5Y
If a man can do the same job better he should be pid more. If a woman can do the same job better she should get paid more.
@8C65MVZ5yrs5Y
Same pay for the same positio
@9CXXZXR2yrs2Y
If the question can be interpreted as written, yes; but there may be other factors such as education, experience, and tenure to determine a fair salary.
@9BG3RJQ2yrs2Y
Yes, for the same job and the same hours, they should make the same only exceptions are who worked more, and who actually put working hours in.
@9B6KXFFConstitution2yrs2Y
If they are doing the same amount of work, then yes
@98VF5YR2yrs2Y
@98V9ZYY2yrs2Y
If the women is a better worker then the guy or vise versa
@983XZJM3yrs3Y
If the woman is doing the work just as good as a man then she deserves equal pay.
@983SRQF3yrs3Y
it depends on how hard they did on the job
@983SPBJ3yrs3Y
do the same amount of work and you will get paid the same, it shouldn't be based on gender
@982GTJ43yrs3Y
Yes but only if employer feels the workers have the same drive and work ethic.
@97YDZPWRepublican3yrs3Y
I feel employers should pay workers based on their work ethic and how they perform their job. Sure, I feel that the starting wage for each worker should be the same despite their gender, but I feel it is depending on the person.
@97PQQFFRepublican3yrs3Y
Yes but not the same salary because someone might work extra hours and it wouldn’t be fair if they put more time in and everyone just got the same salary.
@97NNR3Y3yrs3Y
yes if they the same effort
@97NGRM33yrs3Y
Yes, as long as they're doing the same work and as good of work as eachother
@97NFWH73yrs3Y
you should be paid on your ability to do your job, if you can do it better than another, then you should be paid more
@97J6Q7W3yrs3Y
yes if they are both equally qualified
@97GHNYTWomen’s Equality3yrs3Y
No, because different qualifications play a role in salary.
@974MVHM3yrs3Y
No, because you should get more money depending on how well you work not just because you are a male or female because it would not be fair to the man/woman who works there but off 2 times harder than someone else and then another person getting paid the same amount.
@96XDQZXIndependent3yrs3Y
who ever does better work should get more
@96YNL8Y3yrs3Y
Yes, as long as they can prove that they were both working equally as hard and equally as much.
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