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SEC Charges McDonald’s Ex-CEO for Misrepresentations to Investors

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday charged former McDonald’s Corp Chief Executive Stephen Easterbrook with making false and misleading statements to investors about the circumstances of his 2019 termination. The SEC hit Easterbrook with a five-year officer and …

How CNN Exec’s Departure Illustrates Peril of Not Disclosing Workplace Romance

For all the potential peril of a workplace romance, the most common source of trouble, experts say, is allowing it to remain a secret. A case in point was last week’s abrupt ouster of longtime CNN chief executive Jeff Zucker, …

Why ‘Victorian’ HR Policies That Try to Ban Sex Won’t Work-Viewpoint

Mark Wiseman, who was seen by many as a likely heir to BlackRock Inc. Chief Executive Officer Larry Fink, is now out of a job. The details we have are scant. In a memo, Wiseman explained: “I am leaving BlackRock …

Weinstein-Wary Businesses Updating Employee Dating Policies

It happens in so many workplaces — two colleagues begin a romantic relationship. But a heightened awareness about sexual harassment means small business owners can get more anxious when employees start dating. Many owners have consulted with employment attorneys or …