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#WorkforceWednesday: H-1B Enforcement Tightened, Fertility Benefits Expanded, Gender Identity Protection Setback
This week, we're covering the U.S. Department of Labor's (DOL's) launch of Project Firewall to enforce H-1B visa compliance and new guidance on stand-alone fertility benefits, as well as a federal court ruling voiding gender identity protections.
Project Firewall: An H-1B Enforcement Initiative
The DOL has introduced Project Firewall, an initiative to enforce compliance with H-1B visa regulations. The program aims to ensure employers follow federal guidelines while balancing U.S. workers' rights and businesses' needs for skilled foreign labor.
DOL Issues Guidance for Fertility Treatments…
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