Posts by The Women's Reporter
EEOC’s April 2024 rule spells out which pregnancy accommodations employers must provide
The EEOC’s April 2024 rule clarifies employer obligations to accommodate pregnancy-related conditions. Here’s what workers can request, how to file a charge, and what protections the law provides.
Read MoreEmmy Nominations for Women Stand Out as Behind-the-Camera Hiring Fell
Women earned meaningful Emmy recognition in 2026, yet the industry hired fewer women as creators than nearly a decade prior, while director numbers also declined sharply.
Read MoreCapital F’s $17 Million Fund Runs on a Mostly Female Base of Investors
A new $17 million venture fund built around female investors is targeting women’s health, digital commerce, and AI.
Read MoreHow the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Picks and Backs Emerging Designers
The CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund awards $300,000 to one emerging American designer annually, plus $100,000 to two runners-up, paired with mentorship from industry leaders.
Read MoreHow New Venture Funds Are Targeting Women Founders as Their VC Share Stalls
New funds in the U.S., U.K. and emerging markets are raising capital for women founders, even as their overall share of venture funding stays concentrated in a few deals.
Read MoreWhat the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Requires Employers to Do
A 2023 federal law entitles pregnant and postpartum employees to workplace accommodations. Here is what employers must provide, and how to enforce it.
Read MoreHavva Aykac’s Vision for Luxe Studio Cosmetics: Redefining Beauty Standards with Advanced Aesthetic Treatments
Havva Aykac has taken Luxe Studio Cosmetics from a permanent brows specialist to a full-service medispa built on innovation, inclusivity and personalised care.
Read MoreHow Advocates Are Pushing Congress to Fund Women’s Health Research
A year-old coalition brought seven specific funding and policy requests to Capitol Hill this year, and none has been decided.
Read MoreWhy the financing gap for women entrepreneurs is wider than approval rates suggest
A quarter of women plan to start a business in 2026, and nearly half cite money as the top obstacle. Federal data show the gap shows up less in approval and more in how much women actually get.
Read MoreHow ‘Neagley’ Builds a Female-Led Spinoff From Reacher’s Master Sergeant
Prime Video’s new series hands the action-franchise lead to Frances Neagley, a supporting character from ‘Reacher,’ with all eight episodes out at once.
Read MoreMonique Lester’s International Modeling Journey Shows Why Authenticity Still Matters in Modern Fashion
In an industry shaped by rapidly changing trends, curated social media identities, and increasingly competitive standards of beauty, Monique Lester is building a modeling career around something more enduring: authenticity. The Australian model has steadily developed an international presence through magazine features, creative collaborations, and fashion photography, establishing herself as a distinctive personality within the…
Read MoreJohn Langridge on Crafting Charlie Shaw’s Revenge: A Story of Preparation, Teamwork, and Creative Vision
John Langridge, founder of Drop Dead Films and the co-producer, writer, and director of Charlie Shaw’s Revenge, offers a compelling look into the intense 35-day shoot behind the gripping new thriller. As the film continues to captivate audiences during its multi-award-winning international festival run, Langridge reflects on the discipline, collaboration, and creative precision required to…
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