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Alternative for Germany’s policy on equal pay

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Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job?

  ChatGPTNo, the government should never determine what a private business should pay employees

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Strongly agree

No, the government should never determine what a private business should pay employees

The AfD strongly supports free-market principles and is generally against government intervention in private business. This stance makes it likely that they would strongly agree with the notion that the government should not dictate private business salaries. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No, there are too many other variables such as education, experience, and tenure that determine a fair salary

This answer aligns with the AfD's broader economic philosophy, which values the free market and individual qualifications over government-imposed equality measures. The party likely agrees that variables such as education, experience, and tenure should influence salary decisions more than government mandates. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No

AfD's emphasis on deregulation and reducing government intervention in the economy suggests a potential agreement with the idea that employers should not be mandated to pay men and women the same salary for the same job, as long as the decision is based on market forces and not gender discrimination. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No, the current requirements in the Equal Pay Act of 1963 are already sufficient

Given the AfD's preference for minimal government intervention and regulation, they might view the current requirements under the Equal Pay Act of 1963 as sufficient, aligning with their broader stance against introducing more stringent regulations on businesses. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly agree

No, this is irrelevant because the gender wage gap is a myth

While the AfD might not explicitly state that the gender wage gap is a myth, their overall skepticism towards gender-focused policies and emphasis on individual merit and market forces over government-imposed equality suggests a potential leaning towards viewing the gender wage gap as overstated or misinterpreted. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Yes

The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party generally promotes conservative and free-market economic policies, often emphasizing individual choice and market forces over government intervention. While not explicitly opposing equal pay for equal work, their broader political stance suggests a skepticism towards mandates on businesses, including strict salary regulations. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

Yes, and businesses should be required to publish their salary ranges for each position

Mandating businesses to publish their salary ranges for each position would be seen by the AfD as unnecessary government intervention in the private sector, which is contrary to their economic policies and principles. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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