Are pay gaps 'sexist'? Democrats want more laws, but that could harm, not help, women.

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

41% : Government meddling in the economy always comes with risks and unintended consequences, as we've seen with forcing higher minimum wages and paid leave policies on the private sector.
40% : In other words, more government involvement would make businesses less likely to negotiate a flexible work schedule (and perhaps less pay) with a female employee for fear of getting sued.

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