3 Things You Should Know about the Paycheck Fairness Act

3 Things You Should Know about the Paycheck Fairness Act: The Senate is set to vote on the so-called Paycheck Fairness Act today. Here are three things you should know about the bill:

1. It Could Hurt Women’s Employment Prospects. What those who support the act don’t tell you is how it would burden employers with additional liability and regulations. Such increased regulation, in turn, could reduce the number of jobs available for women. Indeed, as a result of the legislation, working women, who are the supposed beneficiaries of the Paycheck Fairness Act, could face more barriers to employment. Moreover, the bill would likely reduce the kind of workplace flexibility that allows employees to work from home or keep irregular hours—a highly valued aspect of employment for many working moms.

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