Understanding Pay Transparency Laws

Understanding Pay Transparency Laws

Assessment

Interactive Video

Business

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

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The video discusses the rise of pay transparency laws in the U.S., starting with Colorado's 2021 law requiring salary ranges in job postings. These laws aim to reduce wage gaps and make salary negotiations fairer. While beneficial for workers, they pose challenges for employers in setting objective salary bands. The video also highlights legal rights to discuss pay and the potential long-term effects of these laws.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What new trend might you notice in online job listings?

Increased job requirements

Salary ranges being disclosed

More remote job opportunities

Longer job descriptions

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which state was the first to require salary disclosure in job postings?

California

New York

Colorado

Texas

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the goals of Colorado's pay transparency law?

To increase remote work opportunities

To prevent pay discrimination

To increase job postings

To reduce job application times

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one potential benefit of pay transparency for job applicants?

Faster hiring process

More job offers

Less reliance on negotiation skills

Higher starting salaries

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can pay transparency laws help close the gender wage gap?

By requiring equal pay for all roles

By making negotiation a smaller part of salary determination

By increasing salaries for all employees

By reducing the number of job applications

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What might be a downside for employees who are good negotiators under pay transparency laws?

They might receive lower offers

Their negotiation skills may become less valuable

They could face more competition

They might have fewer job opportunities

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How might pay transparency affect employers' ability to attract talent?

It could decrease the number of applicants

It might lead to higher salary offers

It can increase the number of applications

It could make job descriptions longer

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