California boards must have women: BBC News Review
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California's requirement that companies listed on the stock market have at least one woman on their board was fought hard by business lobby groups. Well, now the law has passed they are not happy and warn it could be difficult to implement.
Almost 100 big firms which have got their headquarters in California have no women at all in their boardroom and they've now got three years to make the appointments or face fines of up to 300,000.
Key words and phrases
ponders
considers; thinks about (something) carefully
He often ponders his future.
I have been pondering over which colour to paint my house.
it's high time
it's overdue; it should have happened already
It's high time we had a smoking ban!
When are you two going to get married? It's high time you did!
raise their hands
volunteer; express a desire to become involved in something
Several people raised their hands when the boss emailed to ask for a volunteer.
Thank you for raising your hand and taking control of the project.
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We like receiving and reading your comments - please use English when you comment Date: 2020-09-18
Jake Yet another nail in the coffin of the 14th Amendment. Not only does this law prevent equal protection; it actually forces UNequal protection for men!
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Mohamed Slight and very helpful show but, I am pondering while reading the description because the word is ponders and examples for step down.
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Vu It's high time to ponder over learning English seriously. There are myriad of learning resources and I raised my hands for choosing BBC! reply
