U.S. Weekly Jobless Claims Rise Amid Ongoing Government Shutdown

U.S. Weekly Jobless Claims Rise Amid Ongoing Government Shutdown

Key Points: Economists estimate jobless claims rose to around 235,000 last week from 224,000 the previous week. The government shutdown has led to early contractor layoffs and delayed official economic data. Analysts predict unemployment claims may remain elevated...
Court Revives NYC Educator’s Bias Case Over DEI Training

Court Revives NYC Educator’s Bias Case Over DEI Training

Key Takeaways A federal appeals court revived a lawsuit by former NYC school administrator Leslie Chislett, who claims she faced racial harassment during DEI training. The court found that comments made during implicit bias sessions could support a jury finding of a...
DHS Proposes Wage-Based Changes to H-1B Lottery

DHS Proposes Wage-Based Changes to H-1B Lottery

Key Takeaways DHS has proposed replacing the random H-1B visa lottery with a wage-based system. Higher-paid workers would get more entries in the lottery, lowering chances for entry-level applicants. A new $100,000 H-1B petition fee adds financial pressure on...