Value Added Resource Week In Review 5-31-26

Welcome to the Value Added Resource ecommerce news week in review!

A new lawsuit against eBay is putting fresh scrutiny on both the company’s labor practices and its Promoted Listings advertising business, with a former employee alleging she was unlawfully terminated after raising concerns about disability accommodations, FMLA access, medical confidentiality, discrimination, and possible manipulation of metrics tied to one of eBay’s key revenue streams.

eBay Hit With Labor Retaliation Suit Raising SOX Whistleblower Claims Over Promoted Listings

eBay lawsuit spotlights labor retaliation claims and SOX whistleblower allegations over Promoted Listings ad revenue.

Value Added ResourceLiz Morton

Etsy's planned sale of Depop to eBay is facing a longer and potentially more expensive path to closing as regulatory reviews in the UK and Australia continue to drag out the timeline, prompting the companies to sign a new agreement that could require eBay to pay up to $136 million if the transaction falls apart.

eBay Depop Deal Delay Could Cost Up To $136M As Regulatory Reviews Drag On

eBay’s Depop deal faces regulatory delays, new Etsy protections and up to $136M in potential cost if the sale fails.

Value Added ResourceLiz Morton

eBay has released an update to the user agreement adding new sections for eBay Live and Managed Shipping for the US as well as changes to arbitration policies, effective June 28, 2026.

eBay User Agreement Update June 2026: eBay Live, US Managed Shipping & Arbitration Policies

eBay June 2026 User Agreement Update: eBay Live policies, Managed Shipping for the US, changes to arbitration policies & more!

Value Added ResourceLiz Morton

Here's what sellers need to know about the current Managed Shipping test eBay is running with select sellers in limited categories & location.

eBay Tests Managed Shipping For US In Select Categories & Locations - What Sellers Need To Know

eBay is testing Managed Shipping in the US with select sellers in limited categories & locations - here’s what sellers need to know.

Value Added ResourceLiz Morton

eBay sellers say Social Sharing is broken again, with traffic reports not showing new data since the end of February.

eBay Social Sharing Glitches Again As Sellers Report Missing Traffic Data

eBay Social Sharing faces fresh seller complaints as traffic reports appear to stop updating after late February.

Value Added ResourceLiz Morton

UPDATE: the deadline to finalize settlement in the eBay stalking scandal civil suit has been extended to June 12, 2026 at the plaintiffs' request.

The eBay Stalking Saga Ends in Settlement — But Not Closure

eBay stalking scandal civil suit settles days before trial, ending a 5-year legal fight while key questions remain unanswered.

Value Added ResourceLiz Morton

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