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Monica Lewinsky has finally turned the tables on the Clintons
Twenty years ago, Monica Lewinsky was a punchline. Now, in the era of #MeToo and Time’s Up, she leaves people speechless. “She is a hero to young millennial women,” said a source close to Lewinsky. “I have one woman who works in my office who, when she met Monica, was practically in tears.” After years... … [Read more...] about Monica Lewinsky has finally turned the tables on the Clintons
Pay gaps persist across all industries and occupations
Keywords: gender pay gap Summary: This year’s WGEA data shows that year-on-year the gender pay gap has trended downward each year However, for the fifth year in a row, the gender pay gap persists across all industry and occupations. Body: This year’s WGEA data shows that year-on-year the gender pay gap has trended downward each year However, for the … [Read more...] about Pay gaps persist across all industries and occupations
Employers need to care more about carers
Keywords: paid parental leave flexible workResource: 2017-18 WGEA gender equality scorecardWGEA five year data comparisonSummary: The 2017-18 data is in and it shows that access to paid parental leave has stalled carers of both genders. Body: The 2017-18 data is in and it shows that access to paid parental leave has stalled for carers of both genders. This is a disappointing … [Read more...] about Employers need to care more about carers
Woman claims she was fired for not wearing skirt to work
A Long Islander claims she was fired for dressing too much like a man. Chakia Harvell says a manager who interviewed her for a gig selling timeshares for Wyndham Vacation Ownership gave her a green light to wear her tie, blazer and trousers at the office. But once she got the job, Harvell, 32, says... … [Read more...] about Woman claims she was fired for not wearing skirt to work