Tag: Employment
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Greece’s Six-Day Work Week: A Step Forward or a Regressive Measure?
Greece’s decision to implement a six-day work week has reignited a vigorous debate about labor practices, economic freedom, and social equity. Historically, the six-day work week was the standard in many places around the world, including Europe and North America. However, with the advent of labor rights movements and technological advancements, the trend had shifted…
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Should Corporate Fines be Proportional to Revenue? Lessons from Amazon’s $5.9M Fine
The $5.9M fine levied against Amazon by California’s labor agency for breaking labor laws raises critical questions about corporate governance, regulation, and effective punitive measures. This relatively minor fine for a giant like Amazon, which reported a staggering $574 billion in revenue last year, seemingly pales in comparison to the scale of the company. The…