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policy6 days ago•123 min saved

DHS Proposal Would Impose $70,000 Fee on International Student Work Authorization

The Department of Homeland Security has proposed a new rule requiring a $70,000 fee for international students to participate in the Optional Practical Training program. This fee, which would be paid by universities rather than students, is part of a broader effort to restrict post-graduation work authorization for F-1 visa holders. The proposal includes an additional $30,000 extension for STEM graduates, bringing the total potential cost to $100,000. This move aims to limit foreign worker access to the US labor market and has sparked concerns among international students and universities.

via AP News|

#higher-education #immigration #international-students

policy6 days ago•2 min saved

DHS Proposes $100,000 Fee for International Graduates' Work Authorization

The Department of Homeland Security has proposed a new rule requiring international students to pay up to $100,000 to participate in the Optional Practical Training program. This fee, split into a $70,000 base charge and a $30,000 extension for STEM graduates, would be paid by universities rather than students. The move aims to restrict post-graduation work authorization for F-1 visa holders and is part of a broader effort to limit foreign worker access to the US labor market.

via Bloomberg Law News|

#dhs #higher-education #immigration

politics2 months ago•8 min saved

Sharing the AI Boom: Ideas to Spread AI Wealth Across America

The piece surveys a range of ideas for making AI-generated wealth more widely shared in the US, from Bernie Sanders’ call for public ownership to compensation for data contributions, new collective-rights-based unions, and innovative ownership models, alongside traditional tools like higher corporate taxes and antitrust enforcement; experts differ on how to fairly value individual data contributions, how a profit-sharing pool would work, and how to balance public benefit with potential risks and costs amid growing public skepticism about AI’s impact.

via CNBC|

#ai #antitrust #data-compensation

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

economy9 months ago•17 min saved

Trump’s second-term actions threaten working families’ affordability

A new analysis catalogs 47 Trump actions in the first year of his second term that the authors say erode workers’ wages, undermine job creation, weaken labor rights, enable employer exploitation, and hobble government’s effectiveness, arguing wage growth has lagged productivity for decades and these policies will worsen the affordability crisis for working families unless reversed. The report highlights moves like cutting minimum pay for federal contractors, rolling back protections for farm and in-home-health workers, and reshaping labor enforcement to favor employers.

via Economic Policy Institute|

#affordability #economy #labor-policy

business1 year ago•3 min saved

McDonald's CEO Criticizes Tipping Tax Policies and Industry Wage Disputes

McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski criticizes President Trump's no tax on tips policy for creating an uneven playing field, as McDonald's does not benefit from tip-related tax relief and the policy favors businesses paying lower wages with tips. He advocates for a unified minimum wage for tipped and non-tipped workers to address wage disparities and improve labor conditions.

via Fortune|

#business #labor-policy #mcdonalds

politics1 year ago•1 min saved

US Officials Discuss Replacing Undocumented Farmworkers with Americans

Border czar Tom Homan emphasizes there will be no amnesty for undocumented farmworkers, highlighting the internal tensions within the Trump administration as it balances the need for agricultural labor with an aggressive immigration stance. While exploring options like expanding the H-2A visa program and a 'touchback' reentry plan, officials remain firm on enforcement, reflecting the complex political landscape surrounding immigration and labor in agriculture.

via Politico|

#farmworkers #h-2a-visa #immigration

politics1 year ago

U.S. Aims to Abolish Subminimum Wage for Disabled Workers

The Biden administration is taking steps to eliminate a waiver that allows employers to pay disabled workers less than the federal minimum wage. This move is part of a broader effort to promote economic equality and ensure fair labor practices for all workers, regardless of disability.

via The New York Times|

#biden-administration #disabled-workers #economic-equality

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

Legal Battles Mount as Various Groups Sue Biden Administration Over Labor Policies

Lawmakers in Congress, both Democrats and Republicans, are introducing legislation to repeal the National Labor Relations Board's new joint employer rule policy. The rule change holds companies liable for workplace policies alongside their franchisees, and is set to take effect on December 26. Supporters of the repeal argue that the policy will lead to higher costs for consumers, fewer jobs for workers, and hinder small business growth. The legislation is part of a broader effort by Congress to challenge various Biden administration policies, although previous attempts have been met with a veto from President Biden.

via Fox News|

#biden-administration #bipartisan-challenge #congress