H-1B Wage Rules Face $100k Fee Hurdle
New H-1B rules replace lottery with wage-based selection, but a proposed $100,000 filing fee could deter employers, shrinking application pools and skewing outcomes. Expert analysis inside.
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WhatsApp X'mas Scam, Air Purifier GST Plea, H1B News
Stay informed about a new Christmas WhatsApp scam, a High Court plea to reduce GST on air purifiers, and potential changes to the H1B visa lottery system. Read the latest updates.
US H-1B Visa: New Rules Favor High-Pay, Skilled Applicants
The US replaces the H-1B lottery with a wage-based selection, prioritizing higher-paid foreign workers. New fees and wage hikes add to the challenge for companies and entry-level Indian applicants.
H-1B Visa Rules Change: US Favors Higher Salaried Workers
The US replaces the H-1B lottery with a wage-based selection system from 2026, impacting Indian professionals and US companies. Learn the key changes and implications.
US Proposes Wage-Based H-1B Lottery, Experts See Flaws
The US plans to replace the random H-1B lottery with a wage-based system, favoring higher salaries. However, experts warn it prioritizes seniority over high-skill roles. Learn the details and potential impact.
US to Restart Wage Garnishment for Student Loans
The Trump administration will restart wage garnishment for defaulted federal student loans from January 7, 2025, ending the pandemic-era pause. Millions remain in default.
8th Pay Commission & Govt's Wage Bill Paradox Explained
As the 8th Pay Commission begins work, we analyze the central government's employee costs. Despite a smaller workforce, vacancies surge. Dive into the data on pay, inflation, and fiscal impact.
500+ families homeless after Bengaluru shed demolition
Over 500 families, mostly daily-wage workers, are left homeless after demolition of sheds on BSWML land in north Bengaluru's Yelahanka. They now face loan repayment crises. Read the full report.
PGI Chandigarh Workers Hunger Strike Over Rs 90 Cr Dues
PGI Chandigarh contract workers' Joint Action Committee announces indefinite hunger strike from Dec 23 over unpaid wage arrears of Rs 90 crore. Read about their demands and the administration's alleged breach of assurances.
New 125-Day Rural Job Guarantee Bill Replaces MGNREGA
President Droupadi Murmu gives assent to the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar Bill 2025, replacing MGNREGA with a 125-day job guarantee. Read about the political storm and new framework.
Saudi Arabia mandates e-salary for domestic workers from 2026
Saudi Arabia mandates all employers to pay domestic workers via official channels from Jan 1, 2026, ensuring transparency and timely payments. Learn how this protects workers' rights.
US Proposes Major H-1B, PERM Wage Hike
The US Department of Labor has submitted a rule to raise prevailing wages for H-1B and PERM workers, potentially doubling costs. Learn the impact on Indian tech professionals and employers.
US H-1B Visa Rules: Wage Hike, $100K Fee Proposed
US plans to raise H-1B visa minimum wages and impose a $100,000 fee, significantly increasing costs for hiring foreign professionals, many from India. Learn the details and potential impact.
Two arrested for Saswad murder, linked to earlier killing
Pune Rural Police arrest two daily wage workers for the murder of Raju Borade in Saswad. One suspect also involved in a previous murder in Ahilyanagar. Full details inside.
SP seeks CDR to track fugitives in Rourkela murder case
Sundargarh SP seeks call records to trace three associates of a contractor who allegedly murdered a plumber over a wage dispute in Rourkela. Police have arrested the prime accused.
TGHRC Acts on Complaint Over Unequal Pay for Education Staff
Telangana Human Rights Commission investigates alleged denial of equal pay to outsourced messengers in mandal education offices, citing violation of dignity. Report due Jan 5.
Vijayawada: Man stabbed to death over Rs 10 for liquor
A 48-year-old labourer was stabbed to death in Vijayawada's Kothapeta after a quarrel over Rs 10 for liquor. The 18-year-old accused has been arrested. Read the full details of the tragic incident.
Woman Labourer Wins Sarpanch Election in Jangaon
Ellandula Thirupathamma, a daily wage labourer, wins sarpanch election in Jangaon as an independent, defeating major party candidates. Her entire panel of 12 independents also secures victory.
Bukayo Saka's Salary, Endorsements & Net Worth 2025
Explore Arsenal star Bukayo Saka's staggering $300,000 weekly salary, major brand deals with Burberry & New Balance, and his estimated $40 million net worth. Discover his financial journey.
Surat Weaving Strike Halts 1,500 Units, 15,000 Workers Protest
A massive strike by weaving unit workers in Surat's Pandesara and Bhestan has forced 1,500 units to shut down. Nearly 15,000 workers demand higher wages after failed negotiations. Read the full story.
2026 Appraisal: Salary Hikes to Stay at 8.5-9.5%
India's 2026 salary increments projected at 8.5-9.5%, similar to 2025. Learn how labour codes, inflation, and margin pressures are shaping the employer's market. #SalaryHike #Appraisal
Media Unions Oppose Labour Codes, Demand New Wage Board
National media unions unite in Delhi, demanding a new wage board and opposing the four labour codes. Key demands include better pay, job security, and press freedom. Read the full story.
Media Unions Oppose Labour Codes, Seek New Wage Board
Journalist and media worker unions united at a national conference to demand the formation of a new wage board and oppose the four new labour codes. Key demands include social security and job security.
NY AG Sues UPS for $45M in Seasonal Worker Wage Theft
New York Attorney General sues UPS for allegedly stealing $45 million from seasonal workers' wages. Lawsuit claims forced off-the-clock work and illegal pay deductions. Read the full story.
New G RAM G Bill to Replace MGNREGA, Guarantee 125 Days Work
The Indian government proposes a new law, the G RAM G Bill, to replace MGNREGA, offering a statutory guarantee of 125 days of wage employment per year for rural households. Read the full details.
Delhi GRAP-IV Ban Pushes Construction Workers Into Debt
As GRAP-IV halts all construction in Delhi-NCR, daily-wage workers face unemployment and mounting debt. Read about their struggle and the gaps in welfare support.
Two Bikers Killed in Dumka Road Accident
Two daily wage labourers died in a tragic road accident on Pakur-Godda road near Dumka. Their speeding motorcycle collided with a stationary tractor. Read the full report.
Father, 3 daughters die by suicide in Muzaffarpur village
In a heart-wrenching incident in Muzaffarpur, a daily wage worker and his three young daughters died by suicide. The man, struggling after his wife's death, allegedly asked his two young sons to do the same. Read the full story.
Surat Textile Workers Strike for Wage Hike After Colleague's Death
A worker's death triggered a major strike in Surat's Bamroli textile hub, halting 150 units. Workers demand higher wages as owners and police negotiate. Read the full story.
Pune: 3 held for assault, abduction of workers
Pimpri Chinchwad crime branch arrests three men after a gang assaulted four daily wage labourers and abducted two over a petty argument. The accused were nabbed using CCTV footage.
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