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politics-and-education3 days ago•1 min saved

Vance Targets Nine Universities in J-1 Visa Fraud Probe

The Trump administration has launched an investigation into nine major universities, including the University of Pittsburgh, over alleged fraud involving J-1 exchange visitor visas. Vice President JD Vance accused these institutions of using the visa program to import cheap foreign labor, undercutting wages for American researchers. The Department of Labor has issued subpoenas to the schools, which are currently reviewing the demands while maintaining that they comply with federal regulations.

via WTAE|

#department-of-labor #higher-education #j-1-visa

politics-and-policy5 days ago•1 min saved

Vance suspends Microsoft and Adobe from green card program over alleged fraud

The Trump administration has suspended Microsoft, Adobe, and several major IT outsourcing firms from the Permanent Labor Certification program, citing fraud and the replacement of American workers with foreign hires. Vice President JD Vance accused Microsoft of laying off 6,000 employees while securing thousands of H-1B visas and green cards. Microsoft disputed these claims, stating that most visa applications were for existing employees or those already legally in the U.S. The move precedes a ceremony where Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is set to receive a national technology award.

via Axios|

#department-of-labor #h-1b-visas #immigration-policy

politics5 days ago•397 min saved

Labor Department Suspends Microsoft and Adobe from Green Card Program Amid Fraud Allegations

The Trump administration has suspended Microsoft and Adobe from the Permanent Labor Certification program, accusing them of fraud in the H-1B visa process. Vice President JD Vance claimed Microsoft replaced 6,000 laid-off American workers with foreign hires, while the company defended its practices. The move targets major tech firms and outsourcing companies ahead of midterm elections.

via NBC News|

#department-of-labor #h-1b-visas #immigration-policy

politics14 days ago•2 min saved

DOL Inspector General Warns of H-1B Program Overhaul Amid Expanding Fraud Probes

Anthony D’Esposito, Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Labor, signaled a potential 'total shutdown' or major restructuring of the H-1B visa program within 365 days, citing an ongoing investigation into foreign labor fraud. The administration is simultaneously pursuing high fees and stricter hiring rules, while critics argue these measures displace American workers.

via The Times of India|

#department-of-labor #foreign-labor #h-1b-visa

politics1 month ago•5 min saved

Watchdog finds toxic culture and travel spending during ex-Labor Secretary Chavez-DeRemer's tenure

A government watchdog’s 40-page inspector general report depicts a toxic, intimidating environment in the Labor Department during former Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s roughly one-year tenure, including allegations she drank on the job, had an inappropriate relationship with a security aide, and steered department funds to personal travel (with lodging costs far exceeding standard rates) while failing to document gifts; Chavez-DeRemer’s attorney says the report does not show legal violations, several staff faced leave or resignation during the investigation, and an acting secretary now leads the department.

via Politico|

#department-of-labor #inspector-general #lori-chavez-deremer

politics2 months ago•102 min saved

Dead Names, Fake Support: Bloomberg Uncovers Trump's Policy Push

Bloomberg reports that more than 12,000 comments in support of a Department of Labor plan tied to Trump’s executive order to expand Americans’ retirement investments into private equity and crypto appear manufactured to simulate grassroots backing, with five nearly identical templates and comments lacking signatures, locations, or personal details. Some supporters used the names of people who had died, including Danna Oderman and Lyngrid Rawlings, prompting a living relative to denounce the misuse of her name. The scheme suggests only a small pool of genuine support for the measure; officials from the White House and Labor Department did not immediately comment.

via The Daily Beast|

#401k #death #department-of-labor

local2 months ago•3 min saved

Feds Find Child-Labor and Wage Violations at San Antonio La Panadería

The U.S. Department of Labor found that three San Antonio La Panadería locations violated child labor provisions and minimum wage/overtime rules, resulting in $45,000 in back wages and penalties. The investigation cited a 13-year-old and a 15-year-old working overnight, though the company says minors were not on payroll and the issues relate to matters from 2024, which have since been addressed with strengthened policies.

via KSAT|

#child-labor #department-of-labor #la-panaderia

economy2 months ago•5 min saved

US Jobless Claims Tick Up to 197,000 for Week Ending July 25

Initial unemployment claims rose to 197,000 for the week ending July 25, up 9,000 from the prior week, with the four-week moving average at 202,750. The insured unemployment rate held at 1.2% for the week ending July 18, and seasonally unadjusted claims totaled 175,573, down 17,803 from the previous week, reflecting seasonal factors noted by the Labor Department.

via Forex Factory|

#department-of-labor #economy #initial-claims

world3 months ago•14 min saved

Trump threatens nationwide withholding of unemployment funds to fight fraud

The Trump administration says it will use every lever to curb waste, fraud and abuse in state unemployment programs, including withholding federal administrative funds from states for the first time, a move that could affect benefits across all 50 states. With about 2 million people currently on unemployment benefits and roughly 229,000 new claims each week, officials frame the anti-fraud push as necessary, while critics argue it would undermine vital support and politicize welfare enforcement.

via The Independent|

#department-of-labor #donald-trump #fraud

politics5 months ago•8 min saved

Trump's Labor Department's Quiet Power Broker

Keith Sonderling, a longtime Republican insider, has effectively run the Labor Department as acting secretary after Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s exit, placing him at the center of the Trump administration’s labor and workplace policy. His influence extends beyond DOL to the EEOC and staffing decisions, earning him backing as a steady steward of the administration’s agenda, even as a permanent nomination remains uncertain and he could remain in an acting role for the term.

via Politico|

#acting-secretary #department-of-labor #keith-sonderling

politics5 months ago•2 min saved

Trump Labor Secretary Exits as Third Female Official Leaves Administration

US Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer will depart the Trump administration, the White House announced, making her the third high‑profile female official to leave since March. Acting Secretary of Labor will be deputy Keith Sonderling. The White House provided no reason for the exit, while the New York Post cited unverified reports of an investigation into an inappropriate relationship and alleged in‑office drinking. Chavez-DeRemer’s tenure included support for some pro‑union measures like the PRO Act and alignment with the administration’s anti‑regulatory stance, with ongoing debates over silica exposure limits for coal miners. Earlier in the term, BLS Commissioner Erika McEntarfer was fired, also noted in the article.

via Al Jazeera|

#department-of-labor #lori-chavez-deremer #personnel-changes

business6 months ago•307 min saved

DoL proposal expands 401(k) menus to include private equity and more

The U.S. Department of Labor unveiled a proposed rule giving 401(k) plan fiduciaries maximum discretion and flexibility to offer private equity and other so-called alternative investments (like crypto and commodities) as designated options. The rule emphasizes a neutral, prudent-evaluation process and makes clear managers can select any investment without the previous “picking winners and losers.” While it could make it easier for employers to add alternatives, they are not required to do so and must still assess performance, fees, liquidity, and other factors. Industry and political reactions are mixed (Trump supports it; Warren opposes), and even if finalized, changes may take years to affect plan menus.

via CNN|

#401k #alternative-investments #business

politics7 months ago•2 min saved

Labor Secretary’s Husband Barred From DOE HQ Amid Sexual Assault Allegations

Shawn DeRemer, husband of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer, has reportedly been barred from the Department of Labor’s headquarters after at least two female staffers accused him of sexual assault; police records and security footage are cited in reports, while DeRemer denies the accusations and Chavez-DeRemer’s tenure faces other scrutiny.

via The Guardian|

#department-of-labor #frances-perkins-building #lori-chavez-deremer

politics9 months ago•13 min saved

Labor Department Post Sparks Backlash Over Nazi-Echoing Slogan

Critics slammed a Labor Department post for echoing a Nazi-era slogan—“One Homeland. One People. One Heritage.”—as backlash grows amid coverage of U.S. immigration enforcement.

via HuffPost|

#backlash #department-of-labor #nazis

politics11 months ago•12 min saved

London Newspaper Faces Backlash Over Fake De Blasio Quotes

The article covers a humorous media confusion involving Bill DeBlasio, a controversial AI-driven propaganda campaign by the Department of Labor reminiscent of authoritarian posters, issues with federal prosecutions related to January 6th, and ongoing political gridlock in Congress, including delays in swearing in a new House member due to the government shutdown.

via The Bulwark|

#ai-propaganda #deblasio-media-mix-up #department-of-labor