South African groups say Shein deliberately sends its goods in small packages of lesser value to reduce import duties aimed at protecting local businesses.

Labor groups opposed the measure, saying it robbed them of rights like sick leave. The firms say the proposition protects other benefits such as flexibility.

Even though opinions have moderated in the EU regarding the effect the IRA will have on European companies, some officials still warn that parts of the law are discriminatory.

Julie Su backed the 2019 California contract-worker law, known as AB5, in her previous role as the state’s labor secretary.

Key to the success of ocean carriers' decarbonization efforts is the switch to green fuels.

Norfolk Southern’s decision to call for the burning of five derailed train cars was a consequence of poor communication by the railroad, a local emergency management official told a Senate panel March 9.

Semiconductors, which power everything from mobile phones to military hardware, are at the center of a bitter dispute between the U.S. and China.

The EU is still working through how to respond to Biden’s huge climate law, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which will offer as much as $369 billion in handouts and tax credits over the next decade.

Nine decisions by NLRB administrative law judges so far have found Starbucks violated the National Labor Relations Act, and 22 Starbucks workers been ordered reinstated.

The deal would remake Spirit in the mold of JetBlue, eliminating the largest of the country’s ultra-discount carriers that are favored by the most price-conscious travelers.