New Jersey Sues Amazon for Allegedly Suppressing Delivery Driver Pay

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New Jersey's attorney general filed an antitrust lawsuit against Amazon on Tuesday. The suit alleges that Amazon has been abusing its dominant market position to artificially suppress wages for delivery drivers. According to the complaint, the company's alleged conduct was aimed at keeping its delivery operational costs low. The lawsuit marks a significant legal challenge by a state government against the e-commerce giant's labor practices.

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