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Vermont Lawmakers Looking to Bridge the Gender Wage Gap

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MONTPELIER, Vt. -

Vermont lawmakers are looking for ways to bridge the gender wage gap.

Vermont Public Radio reports a bill introduced by Representative Jill Krowinski would create new protections for women who report wage discrimination and would prohibit employers from retaliating against women who ask for flex time.

According to U.S. Census data from 2010, women in Vermont make only 84 cents for every dollar earned by men.

Lawmakers will study whether a paid parental leave system funded by a payroll tax should be adopted. 

 

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