Mar 8, 2024

Signs of a still hot — but cooling — job market

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This morning's jobs data points to a labor market coming off the boil. Plus, Google looks to crack down on low-quality search results.

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Biden uses State of the Union speech to tout his economic track record

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer

Mar 8, 2024

He cited job growth and cheaper drugs for seniors, among other things.

During the State of the Union address on Thursday, President Joe Biden touted the strong labor market the U.S. has seen under his presidency.

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New H1-B visa rules give workers more autonomy

by Elizabeth Trovall

Mar 8, 2024

It’s H-1B season, which means U.S. companies are once again competing for a limited number of spots— 85,000 — in a visa lottery. Registration opened this week after the federal government revamped the application process.

Workers with H1-B visas "have a lot more more negotiating power," said immigration attorney Ummehani Ismail.

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