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Why Some Veterans Choose a Second Career Instead of Full Retirement

For some veterans, retirement sounds wonderful until they actually have to fill a Tuesday. After years of missions, deadlines, responsibilities, and people counting on them, an entirely open calendar can feel less like freedom and more like an unexpected assignment. That’s one reason many veterans pursue second careers after leaving…

The Free Financial Advisor · Nov 11

Trump Administration Seeks to Weaken Respirator Protections for Workers Exposed to Asbestos and Lead

Democrats urge OSHA to abandon proposed asbestos and lead respirator changes, including ending medical checks for 2.7 million workers.

International Business Times UK · Oct 30

Trump official reacts to leaked video of Microsoft's AI chief telling staff company wants to bring in foreign talent: 'You were hoping we were kidding'

Anthony D'Esposito, the inspector general of the Department of Labor, once again targeted Microsoft after he chose to share a video of a Microsoft boss explaining to his staff the Green Card situation of the company. Microsoft's Green Card program has been suspended by the administration, which accused the company…

The Times of India · Oct 29

PERM ban is not just an H-1B problem: Who else could lose their green card path?

The US Labor Department’s PERM suspension could affect foreign workers beyond H-1B holders, including some L-1, O-1, TN, E-3 and F-1 OPT workers whose employer-sponsored green card cases depend on labour certification. Their current visas are not automatically cancelled, but PERM delays could slow permanent residency and create greater uncertainty…

The Economic Times · Oct 9

PERM suspension could trap tech workers in a green card visa cycle

The US suspension of Microsoft, Adobe and six other IT services companies from the PERM green card process could leave some H-1B workers stuck longer in temporary status, particularly if their employers have not yet filed PERM or if they are approaching the six-year H-1B limit. The suspension does not…

The Economic Times · Oct 9

TCS, Infosys, Wipro & others suspended from PERM green card program by US. What is it & how is it different from H1-B?

The US has suspended Microsoft, Adobe, Infosys, Wipro, TCS, HCL Technologies, Cognizant and Capgemini from the PERM green card programme over alleged fraud and replacement of American workers. The freeze blocks new applications and pending cases, potentially delaying permanent residency for skilled foreign workers.

The Economic Times · Oct 9

Microsoft Hit by Green Card Freeze as JD Vance Accuses It of Replacing US Workers With Foreign Hires

Microsoft faces a US green-card pathway freeze as JD Vance accuses it of replacing American workers with foreign hires

International Business Times UK · Oct 8

$22 billion visa fraud? US Labour Dept’s explosive claim puts Infosys, TCS, Wipro in the crosshairs

The US Labor Department has claimed it uncovered $22 billion in visa fraud, accusing universities and companies of operating as “visa mints” that enabled foreign workers to secure jobs at the expense of Americans. The department has suspended major technology firms from its permanent labor certification programme amid ongoing federal…

The Economic Times · Oct 8

Microsoft Is Suspended From Green Card Program. Vance Accuses Company Of H-1B Abuse.

The Trump administration says Microsoft and several other major technology companies are being suspended from a federal program used to sponsor foreign workers for permanent U.S. residency.

International Business Times · Oct 8

Health Insurers Must Give Personalized Cost Estimates by Phone Starting with 2027 Plan Years Under Final Federal Rules

New federal rules require health plans to give members personalized cost estimates by phone starting with 2027 plan years. Here is what changes and when.

Medical Daily · Oct 6