High-ranking US Department of Labor and FTC officials have publicly criticized Indian-origin entrepreneur Ankit Gupta for social media posts expressing controversial views on H-1B visa holders. The backlash highlights ongoing tensions around immigration policy and public discourse.

The US Department of Labor has identified and banned four companies as willful violators of H-1B visa regulations, effective July 1, 2026, impacting foreign employees and Indian applicants.

The U.S. Department of Labor has instructed states to address fraud, waste, and abuse within their unemployment insurance programs or face potential penalties.

The US Department of Labor has launched an AI in Registered Apprenticeship Innovation Portal. This new website aims to help companies build AI literacy and develop AI-focused apprenticeship programs, offering practical tools and guidance for integrating AI skills.

The US Department of Labor is implementing Salesforce's AI agents to manage millions of worker queries and applications at its national call center, aiming to enhance service delivery.

The US Department of Labor Office of Inspector General has broadened its investigation into alleged H-1B visa fraud, with scrutiny intensifying in Texas.

The US Department of Labor is reviewing the Permanent Labor Certification (PERM) program, suggesting more stringent criteria for employers sponsoring foreign workers for green cards.

The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits increased by 13,000 last week, reaching 225,000, the highest level since early February, according to the US Department of Labor.

The financial industry is reacting to new proposed regulations from the U.S. Department of Labor concerning the structure and offerings of retirement plans.

The US economy unexpectedly lost 92,000 jobs in February, contrary to forecasts, according to new figures from the US Department of Labor.

The US Department of Labor’s inspector general is actively investigating H-1B visa fraud, conducting field checks at Dallas-area locations and scrutinizing over 500 petitions.

Manual trades, particularly the profession of electricians, are experiencing a significant boost in importance since the advent of AI. The US Department of Labor projects a 9% increase in the number of electricians by 2034, a growth rate much faster than the average.

Congressional Democrats are strongly opposing a US Department of Labor proposal that would allow 401(k) investments to include cryptocurrencies, citing increased financial risk for workers.

The U.S. Department of Labor has released new guidelines concerning the inclusion of private assets within 401k retirement plans.

The US Department of Labor is making $81 million available through RESTART grants to provide job training and registered apprenticeships for formerly incarcerated individuals, aiding their reintegration into the workforce.