The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has denied Apple Inc’s bid to exclude a shareholder proposal that would have required Cupertino to inform investors of its use of non-disclosure agreements and other concealment clauses. The SEC’s move will mean that… Read More ›
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Activision Blizzard fires 20 employees, 20 more facing disciplinary action
In a statement Activision Blizzard Inc said, it had fired more than 20 employees following allegations of discrimination and sexual harassment at the workplace; 20 more individuals are also facing some forms of disciplinary action. In a letter to employees, Activision… Read More ›
Activision Blizzard settles discrimination, sexual harassment claims with Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
In a statement videogame publisher Activision Blizzard along with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) said, they have agreed to settle claims over sexual harassment and discrimination in the company’s workplace. Under the agreement, Activision has committed to create a… Read More ›
Byron Allen sues McDonald’s Corp for $10 billion for racial discrimination in allocating ad dollars
McDonald’s Corp has been sued for at least $10 billion by two companies owned by Byron Allen, a media entrepreneur, who has accused it of racial discrimination since it does not advertise enough with Black-owned media outlets. According to the… Read More ›
Amazon.com Inc faces lawsuit alleging systemic racism in workplace
A female manager at Amazon.com Inc has filed a lawsuit against the online retailer alleging that it hires Black people for lower positions, and promotes them more slowly than white colleagues. She also said she was subjected to harassment. The… Read More ›
New Year tweet by Huawei employee reveals China’s discrimination against foreign companies
Here’s how a benign New Year tweet by a Huawei’s social media handler uncovered the national underlying discrimination against foreign companies. In a development that provides indirect evidence of the measures Chinese companies take to pressure and force its citizens… Read More ›