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After Trump targets H-1B visas, can India lure back skilled workers? – The Washington Post

After Trump targets H-1B visas, can India lure back skilled workers?  The Washington Post This industry will be hardest hit by Trump’s new $100K visa fee. They’re anxious.  Politico Will the Trump administration’s $100,000 H-1B fee help Americans get jobs?  CBS News Trump’s immigration curbs make Indian students rethink the American Dream  Reuters US Department of Labor launches Project Firewall to protect America’s highly …

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India Seeks Access for Workers in US Trade Talks After H-1B Blow – Bloomberg.com

India Seeks Access for Workers in US Trade Talks After H-1B Blow  Bloomberg.com Who Uses H-1B Visas the Most, in Charts  The Wall Street Journal I’m an international college senior worried about getting hired in the US after H-1B changes: “The door is closing”  Business Insider US Department of Labor launches Project Firewall to protect America’s highly skilled workforce  U.S. Department of Labor (.gov) …

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Trump administration proposes overhauling H-1B visa process for higher-paid workers

Trump administration proposes overhauling H-1B visa process for higher-paid workers

After announcing a new $100,000 fee on H-1B visas, the Trump administration on Tuesday proposed overhauling the visa’s lottery selection process to prioritize higher-paid and higher-skilled foreign employees. The proposed policy changes could reignite the debate over the use of foreign labor by U.S. employers. The move comes as President Donald Trump has taken aim at H-1B visas, a program …

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AI ‘Workslop’ Is Killing Productivity and Making Workers Miserable

AI ‘Workslop’ Is Killing Productivity and Making Workers Miserable

A joint study by Stanford University researchers and a workplace performance consulting firm published in the Harvard Business Review details the plight of workers who have to fix their colleagues’ AI-generated “workslop,” which they describe as work content that “masquerades as good work, but lacks the substance to meaningfully advance a given task.” The research, based on a survey of …

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Trump administration proposes new H-1B visa process favoring higher-skilled, better-paid workers – Reuters

Trump administration proposes new H-1B visa process favoring higher-skilled, better-paid workers  Reuters Trump’s $100,000 Visa Fee Puts Many Tech Start-Ups in a Bind  The New York Times Trump Plans H-1B Lottery Replacement With Wage-Based Rule  Bloomberg United States: Updated FAQs on the Impact of the New H-1B Restrictions  Fragomen What to Know About Changes to the H-1B Visa Program  The Wall Street Journal Source link

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AI Study Exposes Public Sector Automation While Young Workers Lose Entry Positions

AI Study Exposes Public Sector Automation While Young Workers Lose Entry Positions

IN A NUTSHELL 🤖 The study by Roland Berger highlights the impact of generative AI on the global workforce, affecting 36% of jobs. 💼 Approximately 125 million full-time equivalent positions are expected to undergo significant changes due to AI advancements. 📚 Certain sectors like education and healthcare may benefit from AI augmentation, offering enhanced efficiency and personalization. 🛠 Policymakers and …

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Starbucks Workers File Lawsuits Over Dress Code Costs

Starbucks Workers File Lawsuits Over Dress Code Costs

“That’s why I’m standing up for myself.” Ljeonida Mulabazi Posted on September 20 2025 4:00 am CDT Starbucks is facing legal heat again, this time not over unions or strikes but over what its employees are allowed to wear on the job.  Featured Video Workers across multiple states say the coffee giant’s new dress code forced them to shell out …

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Colorado Starbucks workers sue over company’s new dress code

Colorado Starbucks workers sue over company’s new dress code

Starbucks workers in three states, including Colorado, took legal action against the coffee giant Wednesday, saying it violated the law when it changed its dress code but refused to reimburse employees who had to buy new clothes. The employees, who are backed by the union organizing Starbucks’ workers, filed class-action lawsuits in state court in Illinois and Colorado. Workers also filed complaints with …

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