Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com wins landmark antimonopoly lawsuit against Alibaba Maxwell William / Last Updated: Dec 29, 2023 Chinese online retailer JD.com has won its lawsuit against its rival Alibaba, according to Reuters, resulting in a substantial fine of 1 billion yuan ($ 140.68 million) imposed on Alibaba for monopolistic practices. The High People’s … Continue reading Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com wins landmark antimonopoly lawsuit against Alibaba
By Clint Rainey December 07, 2022 Almost a quarter of all workers worldwide have experienced some version of violence or harassment while on the job, according to a new UN report that marks, ostensibly, the first such global survey on the prevalence of this problem. From the data gathered, it declares that the problem is … Continue reading Workplace violence and harassment are rampant global issues, says landmark UN report
By Clint Rainey September 06, 2022 California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a first-of-its-kind bill into law on Labor Day that gives fast-food workers a say on their employment terms and industry working conditions, including the ability to raise their own minimum wage to $22 an hour. The FAST Recovery Act is a radical … Continue reading Here’s how California’s landmark ‘fast-food council’ could boost wages and change the industry
By Connie Lin May 18, 2022 In a landmark deal, soccer players of the U.S. men’s and women’s national teams will now be paid equally, including per-game fees and prize money from official tournaments, such as the FIFA World Cup. The agreement is a major win for women’s soccer—a victory claimed just six months … Continue reading Equal pay comes to U.S. soccer: Here’s what to know about the landmark win for women players
