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Shein, an online fast-fashion retailer, has filed a lawsuit against competitor Temu, accusing the company of stealing designs, copying product images, and engaging in fraudulent activities. Temu, which has gained popularity in the U.S., is alleged to have subsidized its low prices by encouraging sellers to offer counterfeit items and stolen designs. This lawsuit is part of an ongoing legal feud between the two companies, both of which have previously sued each other. Shein has faced its own lawsuits from brands and designers accusing the company of stealing their designs. [Extracted from the article]

A report released by Senator Bernie Sanders claims that Amazon's Prime Day sales event has been a major cause of injuries for warehouse workers. The report is based on a year-long Senate committee investigation into Amazon's safety practices, internal company data from 2019 and 2020, and interviews with over 100 current and former Amazon employees. The report alleges that peak shopping times, including the holiday shopping period, resulted in the highest weekly injury rates for warehouse workers. Labor unions and safety experts have criticized Amazon for prioritizing speed and fast deliveries over worker safety. Amazon has acknowledged higher warehouse injury rates compared to its peers and has faced fines from federal safety investigators. However, Amazon disputes the report's findings, stating that it ignores the progress the company has made in reducing workplace incidents. [Extracted from the article]

Thousands of Amazon Flex drivers have filed arbitration claims against Amazon, alleging that the company's classification of them as independent contractors instead of employees has resulted in unpaid wages and other financial losses. The claims, submitted by drivers in California, Illinois, and Massachusetts, argue that current laws in these states require them to be classified as employees. If successful, this change would allow drivers to collect unpaid wages, receive overtime pay, and be reimbursed for work-related expenses. Amazon's business model for its driving workforce, which includes independent contractors and third-party businesses, is facing scrutiny and challenges from various sources, including a bipartisan group of senators and the Teamsters union. [Extracted from the article]

NEW YORK (AP) - Amazon's total injury rate for warehouse workers took a dip last year, but injuries were still worse than they were in 2020, according to an analysis released Wednesday by a coalition of labor unions. The findings mirror a similar report Amazon released this year, showing the same injury rate for its warehouses, as well as a recordable injury rate of 6.7% across its U.S. operations, compared to 7.6% in 2021. [Extracted from the article]