I might be missing something, but what's the difference between those two statements? I suppose that given the first sentence, you could argue that the number

I might be missing something, but what's the difference between those two statements? I suppose that given the first sentence, you could argue that the number of would-be quitters would be different if they learned their coworkers earned more money through means other than transparency laws, but I'm guessing that's not what you're alluding to.