Nine universities are under investigation for exploiting J-1 visas to employ foreign students to save money. Vice President JD Vance and Labor Department Inspector General Anthony D’Esposito announced…
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Vice President Annouces PERM Visa Suspension for Certain Tech Companies
At a White House press conference, administration officials discussed visa policies that replaced American workers. Vice President JD Vance was joined by Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling and Labor…
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Senate Confirms Cabinet Member Before Recess
Senate Banking Committee holds recess hearing to advance other nominees. The U.S. Senate narrowly confirmed Keith Sonderling as Secretary of the Department of Labor this week. The narrow…
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Labor Inspector General Launches Inquiry of Hospital Regarding Residencies Awarded to Visa Holders
Rochester General Hospital allegedly selected only two American applicants for its residency program. Department of Labor Inspector General Anthony D’Esposito requested information from Rochester General Hospital in New…
Read MorePresident Trump Extends Order Restricting H-1B Visas
The administration seeks to ensure U.S. workers are offered jobs previously given to foreigners for lower pay. President Donald Trump announced the extension of restrictions on H-1B visas…
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Labor Department Announces Policies to Support American Workers, Job Creators, and Retirees
Ten agencies within the Labor Department released publications to help clarify workers’ rights and employers’ responsibilities. The U.S. Department of Labor announced a new set of policies to…
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Labor Secretary Continues “America At Work” Tour
Her stops focus on energy, agriculture, and apprenticeship development. Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer recently visited West Virginia, Kentucky, and Tennessee as part of her nationwide “America at Work“…
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Labor Department Makes $8 Million Available for Shipbuilding
The move aligns with President Trump’s executive order “Restoring America’s Maritime Dominance.” The Department of Labor announced that $8 million in grants will be made available on September…
Read MoreLabor Department Updates Guidance on Work Authorization Verification
Secretary Chavez-DeRemer says new guidance implements an executive order that limits access to federal workforce services by unauthorized immigrants. The Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration has…
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Labor Department No Longer Enforcing Rule Classifying Gig Workers as Employees
The agency must go through a formal process to rescind the rule. The Department of Labor’s (DOL) Wage and Hour Division announced on May 1 that it will…
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