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Sexual harassment
What training works when it comes to fighting sexual harassment in the workplace?
by
David Brancaccio
and Daniel Shin
Aug 4, 2021
With New York state governor Andrew Cuomo facing harassment allegations, we discuss the reporting systems in place for such incidents.
#MeToo has brought dozens of state law changes
Jan 7, 2020
Two years since Weinstein allegations caused outrage, the legal landscape has changed.
Time's Up is making progress. Slow progress.
Jan 1, 2020
The group's legal defense fund has raised more than $24 million.
A four-day workweek, good benefits, and a sense of pride: what American workers want from employers
Jun 3, 2019
Our latest Marketplace-Edison Research Poll surveyed American workers to find out what they value in the workplace and some of the challenges that they’re facing.
Ahead of a possible 2019 IPO, Uber announces a plan to collect data on sexual misconduct
Nov 14, 2018
Uber’s plans to disclose data on sexual assaults may be part of its preparation for going public.
Brett Kavanaugh and the missing women on the Senate Judiciary Committee
Sep 26, 2018
Fundamental questions about workplace diversity and privilege are playing out in Congress as the Judiciary Committee meets to consider the Supreme Court nomination.
CBS and disgraced former CEO Les Moonves will donate $20 million to the #MeToo movement
Sep 10, 2018
Disgraced former CBS head Leslie Moonves will contribute millions of his severance to the #MeToo movement after multiple allegations of sexual harassment and assault. Small nonprofits on the receiving end could find themselves scrambling to manage the donations. Click the audio player above to hear the full story.
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Tips for how to handle a toxic workplace
by
David Brancaccio
and Ali Oshinskie
Aug 8, 2018
Organizational psychologist Karlyn Borysenko needed an out from her job. So she learned how to direct her energy on formulating an exit strategy, instead of expending it on the stress at work.
Why is CBS keeping CEO Les Moonves on board?
Jul 31, 2018
When allegations came out against Charlie Rose and Matt Lauer, CBS took swift action.
Companies step up their vetting processes for potential employees in the #MeToo era
Jun 21, 2018
More and more women have been willing to speak out about harassment and assault in the workplace since the #MeToo movement began last fall. And employers want to ensure they have no reason to do so – mainly for liability reasons. That’s why they’ve begun to feel more wary about hiring, as Corinne Jones can […]