It isn’t criticism if it isn’t based on fact.
The U in FUD stands for Uncertainty; and what do you think “might” falls under, or it’s relation to sowing Doubt?

The law related to job postings, is a labor law, that also covers minimum wage, and uses the same definitions.
Labor Code Section 432.3 (Pay Transparency Law)
Labor Code Section 1197.5 - California Equal Pay Act (Fair Pay Act)
Labor Code Section 2750.3 (Employee vs Independent Contractor Classification)