Amazon lawsuit could be a warning to other employers

People who don't work for Amazon might see a headline about the company's employment practices and think: Who cares? Employers that are smaller than Amazon, or in a different sector, might think the same thing. But if history is a guide, Amazon's workplace trends often influence how other businesses operate. For example, when Amazon announced in 2024 that it would require a five-day in-office schedule, dozens of companies followed suit, including Salesforce, Dell, and JPMorgan Chase. The company also re ...