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When it pays to smoke with the boss

by Meghan McCarty Carino Dec 9, 2019

Male smokers who work for other male smokers get promoted faster, according to new research.

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Michelle Williams’ Emmy speech highlights gender pay gap

by Janet Nguyen Sep 23, 2019

The "Fosse/Verdon" actress pointed out that women of color can end up making half of what their white male counterparts make.

Michelle Williams accepts the Emmy award Sunday for outstanding lead actress in a limited TV series or movie.

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States expand bans on asking job applicants for salary history

by Meghan McCarty Carino Aug 1, 2019

The question can perpetuate long-standing pay disparities among women and racial and ethnic groups.

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Younger workers more likely to talk pay with colleagues

by Meghan McCarty Carino Jul 4, 2019

Greater transparency around salaries could help close racial and gender pay gaps but can be tricky to navigate.

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Men and women ask for pay raises at the same rate — but men get them more often

by Janet Nguyen Jun 10, 2019

About 82% of men receive the raise they asked for.

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How did you ask for a raise?

by Marketplace Staff Jun 3, 2019

Compared to women, more men end up receiving the raise they asked for.

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Boston Symphony Orchestra finds itself in a gender pay gap saga

by David Brancaccio, Sasa Woodruff, and Redmond Carolipio Jan 7, 2019

The orchestra's principal flutist, Elizabeth Rowe, found out she makes about $65,000 less than the male oboe player next to her.

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Women and their employers can both work to combat gender wage gaps

by Peter Balonon-Rosen Mar 16, 2018

For every dollar that U.S. men make, women make about 80 cents. Black women make 63 cents for every dollar white men make. Latinas make 54 cents.

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What does the gender wage gap sound like?

by Peter Balonon-Rosen Feb 16, 2018

In the U.S., on average, women earn 80 cents for every dollar men make, according to the Department of Labor.

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A third of millennials share their salary information with co-workers

by Jana Kasperkevic Oct 18, 2017

Could sharing salary data help achieve equal pay?

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