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Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Last month, New York City was the latest city to adopt a wage transparency law as a means to overcome the wage discrimination problem, which has women earning less than men in particular jobs and over their professional careers (see my previous Forbes article on this issue). Many are saying this new law may not solve the problem and it fails to get to the root cause. In my latest interview with leading employment lawyer Tracey I. Levy , we dive into this issue. Ruth Gotian: Pay inequality is nothing new, but it seems to have gotten a new voice. What led to this? Tracey Levy: For more than 50 years, going back to the original federal Equal Pay Act, governments, civil rights activists, economists, and thought leaders have tried to solve the pay gap problem. Today, the average white woman earns 83 cents for every dollar her white male counterpart earns, and the discrepancy becomes notably greater when racial … [Read more...] about New Wage Transparency Law Has Overlooked Problems

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Topline Chinese authorities acknowledged the country was facing a new phase of the pandemic that will require it to tweak its approach, a signal that its government may finally be moving away from its stringent adherence to a zero-Covid policy of harsh lockdowns and triggered unprecedented public protests across parts of the country. Key Facts China’s Vice-Premier Sun Chunlan, who heads the country’s pandemic response, told the country’s National Health Commission on Wednesday that they were facing a “new situation” as they tackle a virus with weakening “pathogenicity” while vaccination rates increase. Sun urged health officials to improve testing, treatment, and quarantine measures while stepping up immunization efforts among the elderly. Sun’s address made no mention of zero-Covid , China’s present approach to tackling the virus through harsh lockdowns and repeated mass testing. According to … [Read more...] about China Signals Shift Away From Zero-Covid As It Claims Virus Is Weakening

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Topline The U.S. men's team secured a spot in the round of 16 at the 2022 Qatar World Cup after narrowly defeating Iran in a thrilling match Tuesday—and here's how much they are set to earn based on how far the U.S. advances, and why the women’s team will be rooting extra hard for their success. Key Facts Most of the prize money depends on where the teams finish at the World Cup: FIFA, the event organizer, will dole out $440 million to the 32 national teams, including $9 million each to the 16 teams eliminated at the group stage, $13 million to teams knocked out in the round of 16, followed by escalating amounts that culminate with $30 million to the runner-up and $42 million to the winner. Each national soccer federation determines how to divvy up that money, but the U.S. payout is already set by a collective-bargaining agreement — and part of the money will go to the U.S. women’s team, even though they’re … [Read more...] about Here’s How Much U.S. Soccer Players Will Make From The World Cup Based On How Far They Go

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin She co-wrote “Don’t Stop,” “Everywhere,” and so aptly, for her tightly intermarried and then spectactularly-divorced band, “Little Lies.” For many decades the sturdiest member of Fleetwood Mac, keyboardist and vocalist Christine Perfect McVie passed away in London on November 30 at 79, just three days from a major Fleetwood Mac memorabilia auction she had helped engineer in Los Angeles. Originally, she’d been a member of the band Chicken Shack, assuming the keyboards in Fleetwood Mac in 1970, just as the band began its rocketlike rise through the pop charts, a journey she very much helped ignite. As a core group, Christine and John McVie, Stevie Nicks, Lindsey Buckingham and Mick Fleetwood were in some way meant for each other, both musically and, infamously, romantically. As things began, the McVies were married, Nicks and Buckingham were a couple, and Fleetwood was dating Jenny Boyd, the sister of Patty Boyd, who went on to … [Read more...] about Christine McVie, Seminal Singer For Fleetwood Mac, Dies As The Band’s Memorabilia Collection Goes Under The Hammer

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin There is so much more to making tea than simply dunking a tea bag into hot water. Ask any tea connoisseur and they will tell you that tea-making is a kind of art. A meditative practice steeped in culture and tradition. The right blend and accessories can transform the whole process into a sublime self-care ritual. This holiday season, spoil your favorite tea person with these delightful gifts that will transform their next cuppa into an exquisite experience: Deja Vu Gouda Antique Dutch Silver Teaspoons ($135.46) This elegant 12-piece set of vintage silver teaspoons will add a touch of sophistication and flair to any tea ritual. Bet your friend won't be able to wait to break out these bad boys at their next high tea party! Leaves of Leisure The Four Seasons ($51*) Regardless of the season, there's something super relaxing about sitting down with a cup of tea. These certified organic herbal teas from … [Read more...] about Holiday Gift Guide 2022: The Best Luxury Gifts For Tea Lovers

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin The view we have of Ghislaine Maxwell is, despite the horrific detail from her accusers, in her depositions, and as laid out from the prosecution at her initial trial a year ago, shrouded in one significant way, and that is this: Her gilt socialite origins in England as the youngest Oxford-educated daughter of publishing magnate Robert Maxwell do not, on the surface, seem to be the harbingers of the sexual and psychological abuse she has been convicted of perpetrating. But a new Netflix release Ghislaine Maxwell: Filthy Rich , aims to fill that gap. Principally and horrifically, it does. A major consultant on the film, Petronella Wyatt, the noted former London Spectator editor, journalist and author, has deftly opened a window onto Ms. Maxwell’s now-familiar modus operandi. Ms. Wyatt is the daughter of a prominent British politician, and his Hungarian-born wife, Lady Wyatt, was educated at Oxford and University College … [Read more...] about Ghislaine Maxwell’s London History: Former London ‘Spectator’ Editor Petronella Wyatt Lowers The Boom

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin These inexpensive, highly portable products can help keep travelers safe on the road. Portable Carbon Monoxide Detector Most people don’t think about carbon monoxide (CO) when traveling. In October, three Americans tragically perished from CO poisoning at an Airbnb in Mexico City that apparently had a boiler with a gas leak. CO is a leading cause of poisoning in the United States, killing more than 400 Americans a year. Burning fuel (like wood, charcoal, propane, fuel oil or gasoline) creates carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas. It can accumulate to fatal levels when a home is improperly ventilated. Still, only 27% of U.S. homes have CO alarms. Accidental CO poisonings are entirely unnecessary. A portable carbon monoxide alarm will detect a dangerous CO concentration and alert you with a buzzer. Kidde is a well-known brand in both smoke alarms (I have them in my home) and CO … [Read more...] about The Best Gear For Staying Safe While Traveling

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin If you want to give gifts to your employees, team or clients for the holidays, but want the gifts to be aligned with your sustainable, environment-social-governance (ESG) principles, there are a lot of options, though it takes a bit of thought, digging and reading the fine print. A new Shopify survey – of 24,000 consumers and 9,000 small and medium sized businesses – found that 40% of consumers are willing to pay more for products made and shipped sustainably, that have a lighter impact on the environment. “Expect more intentional spending; more climate-conscious shoppers seeking out brands with sustainable practices,” their news release said. To align with those priorities, and your company’s ESG – environment, social and governance – related values, you’ll want to choose very carefully if you’re planning to give gifts this year. This can be especially tricky for professional contacts, employees, top talent, or … [Read more...] about Creative, Sustainable Gifts Aligned With Your ESG Values For Talent And Clients

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin The 2022 holiday campaign of Saks, the luxury retailer, involves a partnership supporting the Elton John AIDS Foundation’s Rocket Fund. The campaign kicked off last week with a light show on Saks’ flagship Fifth Avenue facade and holiday window unveiling, plus a performance of “Your Song” by John. “Saks is proud to support the Elton John AIDS Foundation and partner with Sir Elton John, who shares our passion for self expression through creativity and fashion,” said Saks chief executive Marc Metrick. “At Saks, we are committed to connecting with our customers through unique experiences and impactful partnerships. We’re pleased to work with this incredible organization to provide our customers with an opportunity to give back this holiday season and look forward to sharing this meaningful campaign across the total Saks Fifth Avenue experience.” The partnership with the foundation includes a $1 million donation to … [Read more...] about Saks Fifth Avenue Partners With Elton John AIDS Foundation To Celebrate Holiday Season

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin During the Philadelphia 76ers' first five games of the 2022-23 NBA season, fifth-year guard Shake Milton played a grand total of six minutes, all of which came against the Indiana Pacers. He received four DNPs during that stretch, and he played sparingly over the Sixers' next three games as well. Milton began receiving regular playing time when starting guard James Harden suffered a right foot tendon strain in early November, although he was still averaging only 15-20 minutes off the bench. That changed when Tyrese Maxey went down with a small fracture in his left foot against the Milwaukee Bucks in mid-November. Milton has started in each of the Sixers' seven games since then and has averaged 21.9 points on 56.3 percent shooting, 6.1 assists, 5.9 rebounds and 2.0 triples on 48.3 percent shooting from deep. Four of those games also came without star center Joel Embiid, but Milton and the rest of the Sixers' supporting … [Read more...] about Shake Milton Is Cementing His Role In The Sixers’ Rotation