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Big tech companies have pulled back on PERM applications, often the first step to a green card. AdvertisementBig tech companies have backed off green card applications in a big way because the process has become tougher and there's less competition for talent. "If some of these people say 'yes, I'm interested,' then you're out of luck with the green card application." So this makes the green card process potentially easier outside of places like the Bay Area and NYC, she explained. Are you a foreign tech worker struggling with a green card application?

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☆ Google says immigration rules are making it hard to hire top AI talent
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-01 | by ( Hugh Langley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Google wants the US to change immigration rules to help it hire AI talent. The company said its need for AI roles will "increase significantly" in the coming years. AdvertisementAs the AI wars heat up, Google says immigration rules must change if the US is to attract the talent needed to stay ahead. AdvertisementConsequently, companies have cut back on offering to put employees on US green card tracks. Amazon recently suspended new green card sponsorships until the end of 2024.

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☆ Fresh customer-fraud allegations against Globe Life
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-30 | by ( Susan Antilla | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Read previewThe embattled insurer Globe Life and its subsidiary American Income Life face new allegations of fraud, kickbacks, and misclassifying its army of sales agents. Neither Globe, AIL, or any affiliated agencies have requested a correction on BI's series, which has been cited in all three short-seller reports. Spokespeople for Globe, AIL, and Arias did not respond to inquiries about the Viceroy report. Viceroy today published excerpts from a civil complaint alleging that Globe Life required recruits to purchase the course from Xcel for $149, $119 of which was kicked back to Globe Life, AIL, and agency executives, an allegation Globe has denied. "As you might expect, these sales tactics do not engender long-term retention of policies," the Viceroy report states.

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☆ Advice about 401(k) rollovers is poised for a big change. Here's why
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-28 | by ( Greg Iacurci | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Johner Images | Johner Images Royalty-free | Getty ImagesA new U.S. Labor Department rule will significantly change the advice many investors receive about rolling money over from 401(k) plans to individual retirement accounts, legal experts say. watch nowA 'major shift' in rollover adviceThe new Labor Department rule aims to make more investment recommendations "fiduciary" in nature. The new Labor Department rule changes that, however. Good advisors are likely making an honest effort to do what's best for their clients, but hopefully the Labor Department rule would "bring up the bottom to a better quality," Reish said. However, many financial companies dispute the necessity of the Labor Department rule.

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☆ A flurry of new rules from the Biden administration attempt to ban noncompetes, boost overtime pay, and increase refunds for delayed flights
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-27 | by ( Juliana Kaplan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Read previewThe Biden administration this week pushed out a slate of rules it says are meant to boost competitiveness and put more money into workers' pockets. There are already challenges to at least one of the rules — but together they could land overtime pay for millions more workers, ban noncompetes that prevent workers from moving into jobs in similar industries, and help people get automatic refunds for delayed or canceled flights. More workers eligible for overtime payUnder the Department of Labor's new rule, many workers who make under $43,888 will be eligible for overtime pay effective July 1. A ban on noncompetes that keep workers from taking new jobsPerhaps the most sweeping action for workers came from the Federal Trade Commission, which finalized a rule to ban noncompetes in most cases. Will a ban on noncompetes, new overtime thresholds, or airline refunds affect your life?

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☆ Cramer's week ahead: Fed meeting and earnings from Apple, Amazon, Eli Lilly
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-26 | by ( Julie Coleman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

It's a week jam-packed with notable events, including earnings from Apple , Amazon and Eli Lilly . He also said to pay attention to Wednesday's Federal Reserve meeting and Friday's employment figures from the Department of Labor. "We have to run such a ridiculous gauntlet next week that I have no idea how it'll play out," he said. Wednesday also brings reports from Wingstop , Carvana and Marriott . Apple will report on Thursday, and Cramer noted there's been a lot of negative sentiment from investors surrounding the company.

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☆ Amazon has suspended new US Green Card applications for foreign workers, leaked memo shows
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-24 | by ( Eugene Kim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Amazon has suspended new US Green Card sponsorships for foreign workers until the end of 2024. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. AdvertisementAmazon won't be sponsoring any new US Green Cards for foreign workers for the rest of this year, a sign of sustained weakness in the tech job market. It aims to check that admitting foreign workers into the country doesn't impact job opportunities, wages and working conditions of US workers. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ Who Can Be Trusted for Retirement Advice? New Rules Strengthen Protections.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-23 | by ( Tara Siegel Bernard | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

But many people don’t realize that the rules financial professionals must follow vary, depending on where they work and what products they’re selling. One of those federal regulations, which governs retirement plans, was just tightened: The Biden administration announced new rules on Tuesday that will require more financial professionals to adhere to the highest standards when providing financial advice about your retirement money. The goal is to minimize conflicts of interest, or at least ensure that they aren’t influencing investment professionals’ advice that lines their pockets at the customers’ expense. The changes, issued by the Department of Labor, which oversees retirement plans, close loopholes that made it easier for many investment professionals to avoid fiduciary status — including, for example, when workers roll over their savings from a 401(k) plan to an individual retirement account. Those transactions, which totaled nearly $800 billion in 2022, weren’t always covered by these investor protections, even though these sums often amount to a person’s life savings.

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☆ Overtime pay: Millions more salaried workers will be eligible under final Biden administration rule
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-23 | by ( Tami Luhby | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Millions of salaried workers will soon qualify for overtime pay under a final rule released by the US Department of Labor on Tuesday. The new rule raises the salary threshold under which salaried employees are eligible for overtime in two stages. About 4 million more workers will qualify for overtime when the rule is fully implemented in January, the agency estimates. “Too often, lower-paid salaried workers are doing the same job as their hourly counterparts but are spending more time away from their families for no additional pay. The salary threshold will be updated every three years, starting July 1, 2027, the agency said.

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☆ Labor Department issues rule to crack down on bad retirement savings advice
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-23 | by ( Greg Iacurci | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesThe Biden administration issued a final rule on Tuesday that cracks down on the investment advice that advisors, brokers, insurance agents and others give to retirement savers. The final rule takes effect on Sept. 23. Current retirement rules don't provide adequate protections to savers, Labor Department officials said during a press call Tuesday. Such a dynamic can "chip away" at Americans' savings, Gomez said. The amount of 401(k)-to-IRA rollovers is 'astronomical'The final rule doesn't differ significantly from the Biden administration's initial proposal, Labor officials said.

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☆ What investors should know about the UAW's organizing drive of VW
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-22 | by ( Michael Wayland | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

"We're going to carry this fight on to Mercedes and everywhere else," Fain told VW workers Friday night following the historic vote. Impact on labor costsTop of the list of likely impacts from organizing efforts at VW is labor costs. But for the Big Three Detroit automakers — and their shareholders — the VW organizing drive could be a positive. GM, Ford and Stellantis have higher all-in labor costs than non-organized automakers such as VW. Fain on Friday said "the real fight begins now," referring to the expected negotiations between the union and VW.

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☆ The world of government contract jobs is incredibly complex. Here are the basics.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-21 | by ( Ana Altchek | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

This lets the government tackle specific jobs and projects quickly without all the steps of regular government hiring and bureaucratic obstacles. Thomson ReutersThere are a wide range of large government contracting companies that the government regularly makes deals with. John Breth, 40, worked in government contracting roles for 12 years before starting his own contracting company. If awarded the contract, you have to meet specific requirements set by the government, which may involve getting clearances or certifications. Once you understand the landscape better, you'll be able to recognize which jobs you qualify for and define your path forward.

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☆ How much Snap pays employees in the US
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-15 | by ( Ashley Rodriguez | Shriya Bhattacharya | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Snapchat's owner Snap is hiring in the US and pays five or six figures for many jobs. Business Insider analyzed public data to get a sense of how much Snap pays its employees in the US. Snap has offered salaries from about $45,000 to over $1.95 million for various roles. Related storyWith dozens of openings in the US, Business Insider updated its analysis of how much Snap pays employees in the country for certain jobs. According to the data, Snap offered certain US staffers between October 2021 and December 2023 annual salaries ranging from $45,282 to $1.95 million for various roles.

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☆ Snap offers as much as $500,000 in base salary to top Snapchat talent. Here's pay data on US jobs in engineering, sales, and more.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-13 | by ( Ashley Rodriguez | Shriya Bhattacharya | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +27 min

Despite laying off full-time staff earlier this year, Snap has open roles in areas including engineering, sales, and marketing. On April 12, Snap had globally listed 142 open positions on its jobs board, including 88 openings in US cities. Related storiesMany of Snap's applications included annual salary ranges rather than a single salary for a given role. For example, Snap included a pay rate of $97,760 and $140,000 a year for one software engineer position. In cases where Snap submitted multiple applications for a particular job, such as a level III software engineer, we included the lowest and highest salary for the role as well as the median range.

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☆ Strippers are suing an Alabama club for $100K, saying it forced them to share tips with other workers
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-10 | by ( Joshua Zitser | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Exotic dancers are suing an Alabama strip club, saying it made them share tips and pay 'house fees.' The dancers also argue that they were denied minimum wages, and subject to illegal kickbacks. AdvertisementExotic dancers are suing an Alabama strip club for at least $100,000 in compensatory damages, alleging that it forced them into giving up hard-earned tips to pay other workers. Last year, a federal judge ruled that former exotic dancers at another Birmingham strip club, The Furnace, had been employees, not independent contractors. The dancers at The Furnace had also argued that they were denied minimum wages and were forced to share tips and pay house fees.

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☆ Unemployment rate among Black Americans jumped in March, contrasting overall trends
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-05 | by ( Lisa Kailai Han | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Lindsey Nicholson | Universal Images Group | Getty ImagesThe unemployment rate among Black Americans jumped in March, according to data released Friday by the Department of Labor. That's higher than the overall unemployment rate, which edged lower to 3.8% last month, as well as the 3.4% jobless rate for white Americans, which held steady from February. When accounting for gender, the unemployment rate for Black women aged 20 or older spiked to 5.6%, a big increase from the 4.4% rate in February. Gould pointed out that the unemployment rate for Black Americans has been steadily increasing since December. For Black women, the rate ticked lower to 63% from 63.4%, while it inched down to 69.6% from 69.8% among Black men.

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☆ What to expect from the March jobs report
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-04 | by ( Elisabeth Buchwald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

ET, when the Bureau of Labor Statistics releases its March jobs report. February brought the unemployment rate within spitting distance of 4%, rising to 3.9% from 3.7% in January. What could come from Friday’s jobs reportFebruary’s jobs report came as yet another surprise to economists. For instance, last month January’s job gains were revised down to 229,000 from the blowout 353,000 that kicked off 2024. The unemployment rate went up by half a percentage point from the post-pandemic low of 3.4% last April.

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☆ Latino immigrant workers died on the Baltimore bridge. More will likely rebuild it
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-04 | by ( Ramishah Maruf | Gloria Pazmino | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

More than two-thirds of Hispanic construction workers in America are foreign born. Working without a safety netFor the workers paid to rebuild the bridge, the job will be grueling — and dangerous. CNNWork-related deaths among foreign-born Hispanic or Latino workers rose to their highest level in 2021, according to the most recent Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Fourteen percent of all work-related fatalities in 2021 were foreign-born Hispanic or Latino workers, and most of them worked in construction. The agency’s reports also “consistently show” that Latino and/or immigrant workers are less likely to report employer health and safety violations.

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☆ I make up to $2,700 in tips a week as a server. Dropping out of college was the best thing I could've done.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-03 | by ( Jenny Powers | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Kyle Zajac, a 22-year-old server, earns thousands of tips weekly at an upscale steakhouse. Zajac dropped out of college to focus on a higher-paying server job and doesn't regret his choice. AdvertisementNow, I work as a server at an upscale steakhouse, and I bring home thousands in tips each week. During the year I worked there, I began applying for upscale server jobs. AdvertisementRecently, thanks to a convention, I took home $2,400 in tips in one week, and the week before I earned $1,800.

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The Chesapeake 1000 – the largest crane on the East Coast – is needed in the Patapsco River where a 984-foot cargo vessel slammed into the bridge Tuesday. Live updates: The latest on the Baltimore bridge collapseIn addition to the crane, three heavy lift vessels are expected to start arriving Friday, US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg told CNN. This appraisal is critical in determining how small to cut the bridge pieces so cranes can lift them, he said. In addition to the human toll, the destruction of the Key Bridge and closure of the Port of Baltimore could lead to widespread economic fallout. In this NTSB handout, an investigator examines the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge from the cargo vessel Dali on March 27 in Baltimore.

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☆ Jim Cramer's week ahead: Nonfarm payroll data and Disney's proxy fight comes to a head
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-28 | by ( Julie Coleman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

CNBC's Jim Cramer on Thursday guided investors through next week's Wall Street action, saying to pay attention to new nonfarm payroll data and Walt Disney's annual shareholder meeting, where its long and arduous proxy fight will come to a head. "Keep an eye on the employment report, because everything else that's coming next week pales in comparison — even the no-holds-barred Disney proxy fight." On Monday, Cramer expects decent earnings from PVH , an apparel maker known for brands including Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger. Walt Disney 's annual shareholder meeting will take place on Wednesday, bringing an end to the company's monthslong bitter proxy fight with activist investor Nelson Peltz. On Friday, the U.S. Department of Labor will release the nonfarm payroll report, and Cramer said he's expecting strong figures.

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☆ Disney streaming salary data shows Disney+ and Hulu staffers can earn as much as $385,000 in pay. See the full list.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-18 | by ( Ashley Rodriguez | Lucia Moses | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +13 min

In the paid streaming wars, where only a few players will be favored, Disney has established itself as a formidable No. Disney has been pushing a lower-priced ad tier and cracking down on password sharing to drive subscriber growth at Disney+. To see what Disney and Hulu pay for certain jobs, Business Insider analyzed recent work-visa disclosures. Most of the roles were tech jobs, including data scientist and software engineer roles. Disney Streaming — $120,000 to $385,057 a yearDisney streaming roles, not including Hulu, Disney has offered between $120,000 and $385,057 a year to some candidates on US work visas.

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☆ Emails show how a right-wing group steers GOP leaders on major policy issues
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-17 | by ( Bob Ortega | Daniel Medina | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +18 min

Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft speaks with reporters on Jan. 23 in Jefferson City, Missouri. In Wyoming, a GOP state senator forwarded an FGA draft bill to Secretary of State Chuck Gray that would prohibit sending out unsolicited absentee ballot request forms. Emails show the group strategized with the secretary of state’s office for weeks leading up to Ashcroft proposing his own such rule last January. FGA notches wins with weakened child labor lawsFGA’s lobbying group, The Opportunity Solutions Project, spearheads its efforts at the state level. Chip Somodevilla/Getty ImagesFGA also continues its push at the state level across the country to enact its policy priorities.

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☆ Amazon plans 'Big Spring Sale' that's not just for Prime members starting March 20
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-14 | by ( Annie Palmer | In Annierpalmer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Amazon will host a spring sale next week with discounts on seasonal items, and this one is not restricted to Prime members. Amazon said Thursday that the event, which it's calling the "Big Spring Sale," will run for six days starting March 20, in North America. Unlike the Prime Day discount bonanza typically held in the summer, next week's event will be open to shoppers who don't pay for a Prime membership. The subscription program costs $139 per year, or $14.99 a month, in the U.S., and perks include free, speedy shipping; video streaming; and access to exclusive Prime Day deals. The company is launching its spring event as shoppers, grappling with high inflation, remain hungry for discounts.

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KQED/KFF Health News —A much-awaited treatment for postpartum depression, zuranolone, hit the market in December, promising an accessible and fast-acting medication for a debilitating illness. Miriam McDonald, who developed severe postpartum depression and suicidal ideation after giving birth in late 2019, battled Kaiser Permanente for more than a year to find effective treatment. Her doctors refused to prescribe brexanolone, the only FDA-approved medication specifically for postpartum depression at the time. Insurers’ policies for zuranolone will be written at a time when the regulatory environment around mental health treatment is shifting. In the meantime, Burkhard said, patients suffering from postpartum depression should not hold back from asking their doctors about zuranolone.

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