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Re:Never accept a counter-offer by JoshTriplett on Monday October 03, 2016 @02:13AM (#12625721)
> some companies threaten to terminate anyone who reveals his or her salary to another employee.

In many jurisdictions, this is illegal.

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Re:Never accept a counter-offer by Amezarak on Monday October 03, 2016 @07:53AM (#12626682)
It is illegal everywhere in the US. Talking about compensation is protected by the National Labor Relations Act.
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Re:Never accept a counter-offer by st3v3r on Monday October 03, 2016 @12:37PM (#12628939)
When has something being illegal stopped a company from doing something that could save and/or make it more money?
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Re:Never accept a counter-offer by lukewink on Monday October 03, 2016 @08:09PM (#12632409)
When the penalty of a lawsuit outweighs the money gained from such an action.
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Re:Never accept a counter-offer by st3v3r on Tuesday October 04, 2016 @12:42PM (#12636835)
You're forgetting the likelihood that such a lawsuit will be brought. Which isn't very high.
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