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$70,000 fee planned for F-1 students applying for Optional Practical Training
The Trump administration is proposing a $70,000 fee for foreign students entering the F-1 Optional Practical Training program, with additional fees for extensions. The proposal could also affect employers by reducing the available labor pool, particularly for STEM roles.
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$70,000 fee planned for F-1 students applying for Optional Practical Training
The Trump administration is proposing a $70,000 fee for foreign students entering the F-1 Optional Practical Training program, …
Thou shalt not use ChatGPT? Handling religious objections to AI at work
As AI becomes more common in the workplace, employers may encounter employees who object to its use on …
California bereavement leave will include designated persons
California is expanding bereavement leave protections to include a designated person whose relationship with an employee is equivalent …
DHS moves to end post-termination grace period for foreign workers
DHS has proposed eliminating the 60-day grace period for certain employment-based nonimmigrant workers after their employment ends, raising …
DOL Opinion Letters Shed Light on Meal Breaks, Volunteering and Tip Pools
The US Department of Labor (DOL) recently issued opinion letters providing insights about how the agency interprets meal …
Open enrollment and the AI fortune teller: Predicting the future without a crystal ball
Open enrollment can feel like reading a crystal ball as employers face rising health care costs and changing …
Employee commutes: New twists on an old question
Remote work, hybrid schedules and field-based roles are blurring the line between commuting and compensable work time. Recent …
$103,265 fee planned for all cap-subject H-1B petitions
DHS plans to impose an additional $103,265 fee on all H-1B petitions subject to the annual cap, regardless …
OFCCP relaxes rules for federal contractors
OFCCP has finalized three rules that roll back affirmative action-related requirements for federal contractors, including disability self-identification and …
