Employees have the right to discuss their wages for many reasons, and employers cannot prohibit them from doing so. The National Labor Relations Act protects employees' rights to engage in conversations about their wages, even before a union is formed. However, this only applies to non-management employees in private sector organizations. Federal contractors are also governed by the Executive Order 11246, which includes a provision on pay transparency. This means that any employee or job applicant who works for or applies to work for a federal contractor has the right to discuss their wages. Employers who attempt to prevent employees from discussing their wages may face legal repercussions. It is important for employers to understand these laws and ensure they are not violating their employees' rights.

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