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Good news for H-1B workers? New rule proposes a major hike to prevailing wages

The US Department of Labor proposed to significantly increase the prevailing wage levels for the H-1B, H-1B1, E-3 and Perm programs. The notice titled “Improving Wage Protections for the Temporary and Permanent Employment of Certain Foreign Nationals in the United States” will be published tomorrow and will be open to…

The Times of India

Child labor violations rise in US – as Republicans still roll back protections

Nebraska, Indiana and West Virginia Republicans have all rolled back child labor regulations while the number of violations has risen fivefold in the last decade

The Guardian - US

White men file workplace discrimination claims but are less likely to face inequity than other groups

In December 2025, Andrea Lucas, the chair of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, invited white men to file more sex- and race-based discrimination complaints against their employers.

The Conversation

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Union leaders accuse Trump labor department of echoing Nazi rhetoric

Labor department rhetoric, such as ‘One Homeland. One People. One Heritage’, prompt comparisons to Nazi slogan

The Guardian - US

You’re Covered (Until You’re Not): The Truth About Surprise Billing

To help avoid being caught off-guard, here's what to know about surprise billing, according to healthcare experts.

GOBankingRates

New Trump labor official has history of racist, sexist and conspiratorial posts

Jessico Bowman falsely claimed January 6 riot was ‘Democrat plot’ and made several sexually graphic posts about Kamala Harris

The Guardian - US

What Texas lawmakers did this session to close the state’s workforce gaps

Legislation approved this year is partly aimed at helping Texas meet its goal of helping 60% of working-age Texans get a postsecondary degree or credential by 2030.

The Texas Tribune

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Doge unemployment ‘fraud’ discoveries are old finds from Biden era, experts say

Some aren’t even fraud but rather known attempts by states to protect victims of identity theft, former top official says

The Guardian - US

US labor groups sue over ‘ignorant’ cuts of programs fighting child labor abroad

Musk’s Doge team announced in March it had canceled about $577m in grants for programs it labeled ‘America last’

The Guardian - US

Elon Musk’s Doge staffers face protest over labor department visit

Representatives of ‘department of government efficiency’ set sights on latest target in federal agency overhaul

The Guardian - US

Waffle House Workers Say Owners Pocket Millions Through Wage Theft

Servers say the chain forces them to do janitorial work, dishwashing for lower tipped wages and robs them of up to $46.8 million.

Capital & Main

Cleaning Company Busted for 'Oppressive Child Labor' for Second Time This Year, Made Kids Work Illegal Night Shift at Iowa Pork Factory

A cleaning company has been busted for alleged "oppressive child labor" after making nearly a dozen kids work illegal night shifts at an Iowa pork factory.

Latin Times

Smithfield agrees to pay $2 million to resolve child labor allegations at Minnesota meat plant

One of the nation’s largest meat processors has agreed to pay $2 million to resolve allegations of child labor violations at a plant in Minnesota

The Independent UK

IT jobs have median salaries double that of all occupations in the U.S. Here’s how you can make more money in the space

With median salaries above $130,000 for many roles, IT is not an industry to pass up on.

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The Guardian - US

Democrats seek data on ‘oppressive child labor’ amid rise in reports of US abuses

Exclusive: senior House members write letter seeking information on child labor violations in federally funded programs

The Independent UK

Former NY Cop turned model arrested in extortion plot targeting cosmetology small business

The model allegedly threatened to make false claims about the cosmetology business and file reports of labor violations to the US Department of Labor

Top News

U.S. Labor Department Sues Hyundai Over Child Labor Allegations

U.S. Department of Labor sues companies for illegal child labor practices, emphasizing the importance of upholding laws and protecting young workers.

International Business Times

Biden Administration Finalizes Rule To Expand Overtime Pay To Millions Of Salaried Workers

The US Department of Labor announced a final rule that will extend overtime pay eligibility to around 4 million salaried workers, surpassing previous regulations.

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The Conversation

Being the main breadwinner didn't necessarily keep married mums in work during the pandemic

In the toughest days of the pandemic, many dual-income families made the difficult choice to drop down to one income.

Zenger

Child Labor Violations Surge In U.S. As Companies Exploit Cheap Labor

Major companies implicated in employing underage workers in hazardous conditions, sparking concerns over weakened child labor laws.

The Guardian - US

‘I have not seen one cent’: billions stolen in wage theft from US workers

Employees across the country are not getting paid what they are owed, and critics say government is toothless to help

Reuters

Special Report-How a fake ID repeatedly enabled Hyundai suppliers to employ child labor in Alabama

On Nov 22, a team of state and federal labor officials conducted a surprise inspection and noticed a young-looking worker at a warehouse operated here by the logistics unit of Korean automaking giant Hyundai Motor Group.

The Guardian - US

‘An inherent indignity’: the fight to get workers with disability a living wage

Advocates are highlighting a system of state tax credits across the US that allow employers to pay employees as low as $3 an hour

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