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Katie Couric Media: Gretchen Carlson Just Helped Change U.S. Labor Law

This is the most comprehensive labor law passed in 100 years — but what does it mean?

The Me Too movement brought to light predators in various industries who’d used their power and influence to harass, assault, and prey on women — often with no repercussions. That was allowed to continue, in some cases, by the fact that victims had been forced by their employers to sign airtight non-disclosure agreements (aka NDAs) that prohibited them from publicly talking about what they’d experienced, or pursuing legal action against the perpetrators. But a major change was just enacted that may protect potential victims for decades to come — not just ones in high-profile positions either, but millions of employees across the country.