Labor Department watchdog launches investigation into H-1B fraud and worker exploitation
The Labor Department’s inspector general is investigating alleged fraud, wage kickbacks and human-trafficking schemes involving H-1B and PERM programs.
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U.S. jobless claims rise to 199,000 as layoffs remain historically low
Initial unemployment claims increased by 1,000 for the week ending August 1, one day before the federal government’s broader July jobs report.
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Keith Sonderling’s Labor secretary nomination remains pending
Keith Sonderling is running the Labor Department as acting secretary, but his nomination remains pending after a hearing and Executive Calendar placement.
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Federal Apprenticeships Expand Into Defense, Telecom and Tech
A $162 million Labor Department program will expand registered apprenticeships. Here is how the credential differs from licenses and certificates.
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DOL’s Project Firewall Expands H-1B Scrutiny for Employers
The Labor Department says Project Firewall has produced nearly 200 H-1B investigations, increasing the compliance burden for employers and recruiters.
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U.S. jobless claims fell, but continuing claims rose to 1.81 million
New U.S. unemployment claims eased in mid-June, but ongoing benefit claims rose to 1.81 million, a mixed signal for job seekers and employers.
