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US House bill proposes raising serious H-1B violation fines from $35,000 to $250,000 and extending employer bans from at least 3 years to 10 years as Washington’s visa crackdown intensifies

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US House bill proposes raising serious H-1B violation fines from $35,000 to $250,000 and extending employer bans from at least 3 years to 10 years as Washington’s visa crackdown intensifies

US House bill proposes raising serious H-1B violation fines from $35,000 to $250,000 and extending employer bans from at least 3 years to 10 years as Washington’s visa crackdown intensifies. A Republican lawmaker in the US House has introduced legislation that would significantly increase the penalties facing employers found to have committed serious violations of … Read more

Can an employer fire you for supporting Lindsay Clancy? Attorney weighs in, ‘The biggest misconception…’

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Defendant Lindsay Clancy watches the jury as Judge William Sullivan addresses them at the start of the day in court during the Lindsay Clancy murder trial in Plymouth Superior Court, Plymouth, Mass., on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026. (Greg Derr/The Patriot Ledger via AP, Pool) (Greg Derr/Pool The Patriot Ledge)

Amid Lindsay Clancy’s trial, journalist Brittany Romano was dropped by Vanity Fair after she was seen smiling and winking at a pool camera for the trial’s live feed on Monday, August 24. Vanity Fair has confirmed she was credentialed to cover the trial. Brittany also had a personal connection to Lindsay. Defendant Lindsay Clancy watches … Read more

‘Did you pay anything to your employer for H-1B’: Indian visa holder shares gruelling 30-minute interview at Hyderabad consulate

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'Did you pay anything to your employer for H-1B': Indian visa holder shares gruelling 30-minute interview at Hyderabad consulate

H-1B visa holder shares how questioning went on for 30 minutes and most of these questions were technical and specific about job role (Photo: AI) An H-1B visa holder shared the lengthy interview that took place at the Hyderabad Consulate in India, revealing how minutely visa officers are now going through H-1B visa applications and … Read more

Rainy day commuting in the UAE: When does your travel time count as paid work time in the emirates?

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Rainy day commuting in the UAE: When does your travel time count as paid work time in the emirates?

UAE rainfall forecast: When does commuting time count as working time in the UAE As heavy rain and erratic weather disrupt daily life across the UAE, one question has taken center stage for thousands of employees:If your commute is delayed due to raindoes this time count as working time? The answer is not as simple … Read more

Preparing for Eid al-Fitr 2026? Get 50% extra pay based on rules many employees are unaware of

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Preparing for Eid al-Fitr 2026? Get 50% extra pay based on rules many employees are unaware of

Working during Eid 2026? This is what your boss legally owes you as Ramadan With 2026 in full swing and Shawwal ever closer, millions of residents and workers across the UAE are preparing for Eid al-Fitr, one of the most important religious and cultural celebrations in the Muslim world. In addition to the fun and … Read more

Saudi Arabia’s new ‘job disruption’ service explained: What happens when domestic workers stop showing up

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Saudi Arabia's new 'job disruption' service explained: What happens when domestic workers stop showing up

Saudi Ministry of Human Resources launches ‘work interruption’ option for absentee domestic workers In an important labor market update, Saudi ArabiaThe Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has launched a new digital service that fundamentally changes the way domestic worker contracts are processed when workers are no longer at work. The launch of the … Read more