DOL starts 175 investigations into H-1B visa misuse to safeguard American jobs
The Department of Labor (DOL) has initiated at least 175 investigations into potential abuses of the H-1B visa program, emphasizing its commitment to safeguarding American employment opportunities. This effort aims to ensure that U.S. companies prioritize hiring qualified American workers and do not misuse the visa system designed for specialized foreign labor. In September, the […]
Project Firewall: DOL goes after visa sponsors in a major enforcement effort on H-1B visas
Pressure on Trump Administration to Address Work Visa Issues The Trump administration is under growing scrutiny to address problems related to work visa fraud and abuse, especially amid ongoing challenges with immigration policies. In response, the Department of Labor (DOL) has initiated a new project called Project Firewall, which aims to enhance accountability for companies […]
GOP senators press Biden-Harris’ DOL over exaggerated job numbers revised down by 800,000
A group of Republican senators recently sent a letter to the Biden-Harris Administration's Department of Labor asking for an explanation for inflated job gains that were revised downward by more than 800,000. The letter I received was New York PostThe bill was sponsored by Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kansas) and signed by Sens. Ted Budd of […]
‘Oppressive child labor’: DOL fines manufacturer for illegally employing migrant children to ‘operate dangerous machinery’
The U.S. Department of Labor on Monday fined a Tennessee manufacturer nearly $2 million for “employing children to operate dangerous equipment” and “requiring them to work longer hours than allowed by law.” press release This was revealed by his agency. A Department of Labor investigation found that 10 children were subjected to “oppressive child labor” […]
Company hired minors to clean ‘saws, headsplitters, jawpullers’ at slaughtering and meat packing plants: DOL
According to recent reports, the Department of Labor has filed a nationwide temporary restraining order and restraining order against a Tennessee company for employing minors on night shifts at slaughterhouses and meatpacking plants. issued. Submission to court. On Wednesday, dollar Fayette Janitorial Services LLC, a commercial cleaning services provider, performs cleaning and equipment cleaning of […]