In the months since Donald Trump’s re-election last November, a narrative has taken hold that we are in the midst of a #metoo backlash, that the incredible gains survivors made over the last decade resulted in a few scalps but little lasting change.

Gretchen Carlson: The Journalist Who Defied Fox News and Exposed Workplace Abuse | E110

In 2016, former Fox News host Gretchen Carlson made a bold move that transformed the conversation around workplace harassment. After enduring years of mistreatment, she filed a lawsuit against Fox News Chairman Roger Ailes for sexual harassment. Despite the immense personal and professional risks, this courageous act helped spark the #MeToo movement, giving a voice to countless women who had suffered in silence. Now, through her nonprofit, Gretchen is working to dismantle the silencing mechanisms that allow harassment to thrive in the workplace. In this episode, Gretchen joins Ilana to share how her painful experiences fueled her mission to create safer, more inclusive environments for all.

Lift Our Voices co-founders Julie Roginsky and Gretchen Carlson call out the false narrative that this movement is dead. Spoiler: it’s NOT! Watch the full video to learn why.

Sorry, Joe Rogan. The #MeToo movement is not going away. We know because we helped launch this iteration of the #MeToo movement when we sued Fox News and its former CEO Roger Ailes for sexual harassment and retaliation even before the Harvey Weinstein scandal broke in the fall of 2017. We know because the laws we helped pass in Washington and across the country over the last several years have helped countless women receive justice. And those laws—and this movement—aren’t going away.  

It might seem like there isn't much of an overlap between Alicia Carpenter, Gretchen Carlson, Julie Roginsky and Nicole Kidman, but you'd be wrong. Despite their differing backgrounds, each is working towards the same goal — creating more inclusive workplaces for women.

Whether as the head of a production studio, a tutoring company or even a nonprofit dedicated to improving office cultures, the mission of increasing female perspectives across the working world is the same. 

For this year's Women's History Month, and in advance of International Women's Day, reporters with Employee Benefit News dove into trends impacting women in the workplace, ranging from retirement preparation to the skepticism surrounding health issues and more.

Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo resigned from office in 2021 amid a sexual harassment scandal. Now, he’s back and running for mayor of New York City. And he’s not the only one, other so-called “canceled” men from Hollywood, media and politics are being welcomed back to the public sphere. So what’s happened to the Me Too Movement? Audie talks with the founder of ‘Me Too’, Tarana Burke, and former Fox News anchor Gretchen Carlson, about backlash, regrets, and the work they’re doing to move forward.

New York has led the nation on many civil rights issues. But it’s falling behind in protecting survivors of workplace abuse, harassment or discrimination. States across the country have passed legislation to eradicate nondisclosure agreements for toxic workplace issues, and New York should follow suit. 

Through Lift Our Voices, co-founders Gretchen Carlson and Julie Roginsky are organizing communities to change laws and policies, advocating for survivors, and promoting awareness for a safer and more inclusive workplace environment. Gretchen and Julie joined Jaime Klein of Inspire Human Resources for "Inspired Leadership" to talk about how non-disclosure agreements and forced arbitration clauses in employee contracts can be hindering a company’s commitment to transparency. They introduce the LOV Where You Work Survey and Index, which will help companies assess and improve their practices regarding workplace harassment and discrimination.

Gen Z is reshaping the workforce, prioritizing transparency, accountability, and fairness when choosing where to work. Companies that embrace openness will not only attract top talent but also foster stronger, more engaged teams. At Lift Our Voices, we’re helping employers create workplace cultures built on trust—free from excessive NDAs and forced arbitration clauses that can deter the best and brightest. Our #LOVWhereYouWork Index provides the insights companies need to meet the expectations of today’s workforce.Want to recruit and retain the next generation of leaders? Let’s build workplaces where people feel valued and heard.

Fox News alum Gretchen Carlson and Julie Roginsky react to his confirmation. In 2022, the United States Senate voted unanimously to pass our Speak Out Act, which bans non-disclosure agreements for sexual misconduct. Last Friday, the United States Senate voted to confirm Pete Hegseth to lead the Pentagon, even though he has been credibly accused of sexual misconduct and has admitted to using a non-disclosure agreement to cover it up.  

Nondisclosure agreements and mandatory arbitration have become rampant in the workplace, according to a new survey of job seekers. A second survey found that employees who sue in court get higher payouts than those required to pursue claims through arbitration.

The research papers by Mark Gough, an assistant professor of labor and employment relations at Penn State University, expose how widely companies have adopted mechanisms to silence employees and dictate the terms by which allegations of workplace misconduct are resolved.

In six days, Donald Trump, an adjudicated sexual assailant, will take the oath of office as the 47th president of the United States. If Trump has his way, his Cabinet will be stacked with men and women with troubling personal histories. Pete Hegseth, Trump’s nominee for secretary of Defense whose confirmation hearing is Tuesday, has admitted to using a nondisclosure agreement to cover up a rape allegation.

Corporate America has a transparency problem. According to the Deloitte Insights 2024 Global Human Capital Trends, 86% of leaders surveyed “say that the more transparent the organization is, the greater the workforce trust.” Yet the vast majority of those same leaders are doing little to foster transparency or trust within their organizations by using silencing mechanisms like forced arbitration and nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) to prevent their workers from revealing workplace toxicity from the moment they sign onboarding paperwork. 

Lift Our Voices is thrilled to be part of Melinda French Gates’ transformative $150M donation supporting women in the workplace. Her latest initiative through Pivotal Ventures will fund nonprofits driving gender equity and breaking barriers in professional spaces.

As one of the recipients, the funding will help amplify LOV's mission to create safer, more inclusive workplaces for everyone.

Former Fox News host Gretchen Carlson's advocacy group is launching a new corporate scorecard to shine a light on the secretive practices companies use to silence workers about sexual harassment and discrimination.

Why it matters: The idea behind the Lift Our Voices scoring system is to track employers' use of nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) and forced arbitration (secret courts outside the public system) — similar to how other surveys examine benefits like health insurance or paid leave.

Gretchen Carlson is seated at a table in a blue suit, with a camera pointed at her. She looks serious, but comfortable: After a career in broadcast media, she’s used to being filmed.

Organizations regularly use non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) to conceal toxic workplace issues such as sexual harassment and discrimination. Despite their widespread use, the psychological and career impacts on workers bound by these contracts remained largely unexplored. Now, a new study reveals the hidden toll on employees compelled to sign NDAs.

One legal document has quietly reigned supreme in American board rooms, film sets, and sometimes even homes: non-disclosure agreements. Journalist Gretchen Carlson knows all too well the lengths workplace NDAs can go to silence employees, especially employees who speak out against mistreatment.

LOV co-founder Gretchen Carlson testified before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee on April 9th in support of the Protecting Older Americans Act.

CBS Mornings: New law changes right to report sexual harassment and assault at work: