Unfair practices

When an $8 hair salon visit cost $1k: Chain admits to unfair trade practices targeting the elderly

HairFun customers, particularly the elderly, were misled about their need for treatment packages.

Hair salon chain under investigation for unfair trade practices

The Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore conducted unannounced visits to the branches of HairFun salon.

Salary, wrongful dismissal claims up in 2023 amid economic challenges

More local and foreign employees filed the claims in 2023 amid economic headwinds.

G7 trade ministers toughen talk on tackling unfair trade

FILE PHOTO: Flags of European Union and China are pictured during the China-EU summit at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, July 12, 2016. REUTERS/Jason Lee//File Photo

MOM set to issue guidelines on restrictive employment clauses: Tan See Leng

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Salary claims jump 26% in 2022 as more firms face financial difficulties

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Generic pix of office workers at the Marina Bay Financial Centre (MBFC) Tower 2 during lunchtime on April 26, 2023.

Tesla owners in China protest against surprise price cuts they missed

US states sue Google for 'unlawfully' keeping Play Store monopoly

Name and shame companies on watch list for unfair employment practices

Boy Scouts of America, reversing century-old practice, to begin accepting transgender boys

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