The Ellen DeGeneres Show controversy proves bosses get off easy

https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/ellen-degeneres-wasn-t-fired-her-show-s-toxic-workplace-ncna1237323

"We don’t know exactly how much of the show’s terrible environment was due personally to its star, of course," says Terri Gerstein. "Ellen stated she was disappointed to learn about the atmosphere on the set, and wrote a letter to her staff, stating: 'I’m glad the issues at our show were brought to my attention. I promise to do my part in continuing to push myself and everyone around me to learn and grow.' But we do know that the head honcho is the one who’s ultimately responsible for the environment that’s created — and yet rarely faces consequences. It’s not surprising, of course, that Warner Bros., the studio behind Ellen’s program, decided to dismiss three producers rather than the celebrity around whom its entire show has been built. But whether it’s a toxic work environment at a personality-driven talk show or a major corporation with wage, workplace safety or sexual harassment problems, the people at the top set the tone."