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What training works when it comes to fighting sexual harassment in the workplace?

Aug 4, 2021
With New York state governor Andrew Cuomo facing harassment allegations, we discuss the reporting systems in place for such incidents.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo faces allegations of sexual harassment.
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#MeToo has brought dozens of state law changes

Jan 7, 2020
Two years since Weinstein allegations caused outrage, the legal landscape has changed.
Activists participate in the #MeToo March on November 10, 2018 in Hollywood, California.
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Time's Up is making progress. Slow progress.

Jan 1, 2020
The group's legal defense fund has raised more than $24 million.
Costume designer Ane Crabtree attends the Costume Designers Guild Awards in February 2018 in Beverly Hills, California.
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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.
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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.
Judge Brett Kavanaugh is sworn in by Chuck Grassley, rear, the chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, during his confirmation hearing to be an associate justice on the U.S. Supreme Court on Sept. 4.
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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. 
 Leslie 'Les' Moonves attends the annual Allen & Company Sun Valley Conference, July 11, 2018 in Sun Valley, Idaho.
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Tips for how to handle a toxic workplace

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.
The "Office Space" character Joanna (played by Jennifer Aniston) with her boss.
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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.
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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 […]
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