Posts Tagged ‘Commission’
Coca-Cola Bottler Faces Lawsuit From U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Over Female-Only Event
A US civil rights agency has filed a lawsuit against a Coca-Cola bottler over an employee event that excluded men, marking the first time the agency has challenged a workplace diversity program under the Trump administration. The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) said Tuesday that Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast violated federal law when it hosted…
Read MoreShein could face EU investigation but no interim measure, commission official says
Published Wed, Jan 28, 2026 ยท 08:24 AM [BRUSSELS] Chinese fast-fashion online retailer Shein could face an EU investigation on the sale of illegal products on its platform, but is unlikely to be hit with an order to suspend its website, a senior European Commission official said on Tuesday (Jan 27). Shein found itself in…
Read MoreThe European Commission Opened Investigations on Hyperscalers to Curb Unfair Practices
The European Union wants to implement its law to level the playing field and regulate the digital sector. Hyperscalers Amazon and Microsoft will be the focus of the investigations launched by the European Commission (EC) under the Digital Markets Act (DMA). EC’s press release dated 18 November 2025 stated that the EC has opened three…
Read MoreFlipkart’s new zero commission move cuts seller costs by up to 30%
Flipkart’s new zero commission move cuts seller costs by up to 30%IBT Under the new structure, all eligible sellers listing sub-Rs 1,000 products on Flipkart will pay zero commission, substantially reducing their cost of doing business. Combined with a reduction in return fees, the shift is expected to lower operational costs by up to 30%,…
Read MoreAbuse Victims Still Face ‘Disturbing’ Retaliation: Vatican Commission
Victims of clerical sex abuse still face “disturbing” retaliation from Catholic Church leaders for speaking out despite years of efforts to tackle the global scourge, a Vatican commission said Thursday. In its second annual report, the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors set out how local Catholic churches can better help survivors, highlighting “cultural…
Read MoreIndia’s Election Commission Under Fire From Opposition
The Election Commission of India, long regarded as the impartial guardian of the world’s largest democracy, is facing unprecedented scrutiny over its credibility and independence. Opposition leaders and critics have alleged that large-scale rigging of elections is impacting the overall results of the vote. The ECI has denied all charges, the first against it in…
Read MoreArmed Gang Attacks Kenya Human Rights Commission On Eve Of Protests
An armed gang attacked the headquarters of the Kenyan Human Rights Commission on Sunday as it hosted a press conference calling for an end to state violence, an AFP journalist saw. The attack came on the eve of “Saba Saba Day” when Kenyans mark pro-democracy protests from the 1990s, and renewed unrest is expected on…
Read MoreEU Commission ‘Strongly Regrets’ Trump’s Doubling of Steel Tariffs
AFP The European Commission, which enforces laws created by the 27-nation European Union (EU), announced on Saturday that it “strongly regrets” President Donald Trump’s decision to double steel tariffs from 25% to 50%. The Commission lambasted Trump for adding “further uncertainty to the global economy” and for increasing “costs for consumers and businesses on both…
Read MoreTrump Purges Democrats From US Federal Trade Commission
One of two Democrats on the US Federal Trade Commission announced Tuesday that President Donald Trump had fired him from the agency, which is intended to guard against unfair business practices. The only other Democratic commissioner was also fired, US media reported. The move would appear to open the door for Trump to appoint loyalists…
Read MoreFederal Election Commission Chief Refuses to Leave After Being Fired by Trump, Vows to ‘Stir Up Some Good Trouble’
The chair of the Federal Election Commission has stated that she will not leave her position after being fired under the administration of President Donald Trump, pointing out her removal is against the law. “Received a letter from POTUS today purporting to remove me as Commissioner & Chair of @FEC. There’s a legal way to…
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