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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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New rule modernizes, strengthens H-1B Visa program
The Department of Homeland Security has announced a final rule to modernize and improve the efficiency of the …
DOL withdraws tip credit rule
The Department of Labor has formally rescinded a 2021 rule that made it more difficult for employers to …
Republican NLRB majority to arrive earlier than expected
A recent Senate vote prevents the continuation of a Democratic majority for the next two years, signaling a …
Juggling pay transparency across state lines
Pay transparency laws continue to spread across the United States. Learn about common challenges with these new laws …
DOL to phase out subminimum wages for workers with disabilities
The DOL's draft rule proposes to phase out 14(c) certificates, which allow employers to pay subminimum wages to …
Pro-labor Congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer to lead DOL
A one-term Republican congresswoman may be the next Secretary of the US Department of Labor (DOL), after being …
Navigating obstacles in the recruitment process
This resource offers guidance on how to ensure a successful recruitment process and overcome common obstacles along the …
New Jersey pay transparency law coming in 2025
The forthcoming New Jersey pay transparency law will require covered employers operating in the state to include pay …
DOL sheds light on expense reimbursements
In Opinion Letter 2024-01, the DOL clarified that business expense reimbursements must "reasonably approximate" the actual business expenses …
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