Thank you @AOC for highlighting the #genderbias that women face *every day.* And for the record, not hiring or firing a woman because she’s pregnant is AGAINST THE LAW.
I was in a conversation*this year* w/ many people in the room &one guy asked if he could rescind a job offer if he found out a candidate was pregnant.
In my early 20s I was told that if I got engaged, don’t wear the ring to interviews to better my odds.
This is *present day.*
In honor of The Duchess of Sussex’s 40th birthday, we are calling for our audience to join #MeghanMarkle’s #40x40 and commit to any act of service or mentorship, e.g. mentorship to support women reentering the workforce. #CompassionInAction
What a powerful way to set the tone for 2018. Women in Hollywood are saying #TimesUp on sexual harassment—not just on movie sets but in all workplaces. They’re placing a special emphasis on funding legal representation for low-wage workers.
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