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More than 20 employees of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have been suspended after signing an open letter to Congress criticizing the agency under the Trump administration. The letter, known as the "Katrina Declaration," criticized FEMA's leadership and its response to disasters, including Hurricane Katrina,
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The Trump administration has faced criticism for its response to natural disasters, particularly following the devastating impact of Hurricane Katrina in 2005. In an open letter, over 180 current and former employees of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) expressed their concerns about the agency's leadership, citing budget
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The United States immigration system continues to grapple with processing delays in permanent labor certification (PERM) and prevailing wage determination (PWD). As of July 1, the Department of Labor (DOL) was evaluating appeals for reconsideration submitted in May 2025 and earlier, as well as deciding PERM applications submitted in March
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AllCampus, a leading higher education management company, has announced a new partnership with Duncan Aviation, the largest family-owned maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) provider in the world. As part of this collaboration, 3,000 Duncan Aviation employees will gain access to AllCampus' comprehensive platform, connecting them with flexible, career-relevant
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Australia's job market is facing a paradoxical situation where employers are struggling to find skilled workers, but at the same time, there are millions of Australians who remain on the fringes of the labour market, known as the "hidden workers." This group consists of people who
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Hospitals and health care institutions in New Jersey are increasingly offering comprehensive corporate wellness programs to address various health concerns and promote preventive care among employees. These programs are designed to meet the specific needs of each organization and often include services such as cardiac screenings, health navigation, health education,
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Malaysia's government is taking a significant step towards regulating the gig economy with the introduction of the Gig Workers Bill 2025, which aims to provide a balanced and forward-looking framework that benefits both workers and platform operators. The Bill is inclusive of the four pillars of the International
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As the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina approaches, a group of employees at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have written to Congress warning that the Trump administration has reversed much of the progress made in disaster response and recovery since the devastating storm. The "Katrina Declaration" signed
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Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10) has introduced the CEO Accountability and Responsibility Act (H.R. 5019) to address the growing income inequality and corporate greed in the United States. The bill aims to limit corporate power, invest in working Americans, and reduce the income disparity between CEOs and workers. The proposed
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Penobscot County-based business Maine Ride Detailing, LLC, doing business as East Coast Coatings, and its owner Mostafa Elfaham have been ordered to pay a total of $139,876 to employees for unpaid wages and liquidated damages. The Maine attorney general brought the court proceeding on behalf of the Bureau of
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Malaysian Minister of Human Resources, Steven Sim, has urged lawmakers to support the Gig Workers Bill, a landmark legislation that aims to extend labour rights to millions of gig workers in the country. The Bill, recently tabled for its first reading in Parliament, seeks to provide a more stable and
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Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) employees are sounding the alarm about a perceived erosion of the agency's capacity to perform its missions, citing a reduction in critical programs, depletion of the workforce, and censorship of climate science and environmental protection. The employees, many of whom signed an open
