Illinois budget bill targets sports prediction markets with unique transaction tax Suswati Basu Illinois lawmakers have signed off on a budget measure that would create what appears to be the first state tax aimed specifically at sports event contracts traded through prediction markets. The provision was included in the wider revenue package contained … Continue reading Illinois budget bill targets sports prediction markets with unique transaction tax
A pregnant worker and labor activist says Amazon made her pick up trash alone Ashley Mercer is accusing the company of retaliatory labor practices. I. Bonifacic @igorbonifacic Brendan McDermid / reuters Two Amazon employees have accused the company of retaliating against them for their efforts to organize workers at a warehouse in Liverpool, … Continue reading Amazon employees in Illinois file federal complaint over workplace racism
Facebook issues $397 checks to Illinois residents as part of class-action lawsuit The social media giant agreed to settle a lawsuit over its use of facial recognition. A. Khalid @askhalid May 18th, 2022 Dado Ruvic / reuters More than a million Illinois residents will receive a $397 settlement payment from Facebook this week, thanks to … Continue reading Facebook issues $397 checks to Illinois residents as part of class-action lawsuit
