President Trump’s Federal Reserve pick is forcing lawmakers to confront a fresh round of uncomfortable allegations of sexual misconduct against women as the 2020 campaign begins. Source: NYT > Business – ALAN RAPPEPORT and KENNETH P. VOGEL
Pay Gap for Men and Women Grew at Many British Employers, Report Shows
Some thought that forcing disclosure would shame companies into action. But the divide has widened at about 40 percent of them since last year’s data. Source: NYT > Business – AMIE TSANG
Mind: Beyond Biden: How Close Is Too Close?
Psychologists have studied personal space and physical contact for decades. Here’s why people get so uncomfortable. Source: NYT > Business – BENEDICT CAREY
Jones Day Law Firm Is Sued for Pregnancy and Gender Discrimination by 6 Women
The firm is accused of engaging in gender and pregnancy discrimination by underpaying female lawyers, thwarting their advancement and pushing them out once they have children. Source: NYT > Business – TIFFANY HSU
A Suit Against Disney Claims Unequal Pay for Women
The complaint, filed on behalf of two employees in the studio division, asks for back pay and for Disney to adjust salaries and benefits for female workers. Source: NYT > Business – BROOKS BARNES
in her words: Womansplaining the Pay Gap
I asked the gender editor of The Times to walk us through the details. Source: NYT > Business – MAYA SALAM