Millions of workers left out of ‘low-hire, low-fire’ job market
More than a quarter of the jobless have been out of work more than a half-year—the highest share since the mid-2010s excluding the pandemic-era years.
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Lawsuit seeks to stop Trump’s $100,000 fee for H-1B visas
The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court in San Francisco, said the H-1B program is a critical pathway to hiring health care workers and educators.
Questions about harassment probe still unanswered months later. What’s next?
Nearly five months have passed since a report about the Hogsett administration’s handling of sexual harassment allegations was released. But the City-County Council is preparing to take more steps involving the investigation.
Companies might find ways to avoid Trump’s new $100,000 visa
The H-1B visa is popular among tech companies, with Amazon, Microsoft and information technology contractors like Infosys and Cognizant among some of the largest users.
Rokita advises it would be ‘wise’ to remove teachers who express support for political violence
In a memo, the Indiana attorney general said, as a legal matter, schools have substantial authority to punish educators for divisive or controversial speech.
White House says $100K H-1B visa fee won’t apply to existing holders
India’s government expressed concern Saturday that the Trump administration move would dramatically raise the fee for visas that bring tech workers to the United States. More than 70% of H-1B visa holders are from India.
Treasury releases new proposals for ‘no tax on tips’
The agency on Friday submitted possible guidance that includes greater detail on the occupations covered by the rule and who will qualify and what counts as a “qualified tip.”
ACLU of Indiana parts ways with executive director
The Indianapolis-based organization said it will use interim co-executive directors until a replacement for Chris Daley is found.
Starbucks workers sue over company’s new dress code
Starbucks said it simplified its dress code to deliver a more consistent experience to customers and give its employees clearer guidance.
Amazon spending $1B to increase pay, lower health care costs for workers
The company said full-time employees, on average, will see their pay increase by $1,600 per year.
Indiana DCS worker out amid fallout from Charlie Kirk’s assassination
Apologies, shaming and a state employee’s departure have come to Indiana following insensitive posts and comments about the murder of conservative influencer Kirk.
Another wave of return-to-office crackdowns is coming
Some employers are using office mandates to purposely shed workers. Meanwhile, some companies are capitalizing on the mandates, using flexible policies as a way to poach talent from their competitors.
Revised noncompete clause cited in exit of 20 WISH-TV employees
Former employees say they believe Circle City Broadcasting presented the noncompete addendum because of recent litigation.
Change in Marion County’s residency requirement still sought despite committee’s vote
An almost 50-year-old requirement that county employees live in Indianapolis is creating staffing problems for some city agencies, but councilors on the City-County Council’s Public Safety and Criminal Justice Committee voted 6-5 against changing the rule.
ICE’s arrest of police officer raise questions about E-Verify
About 23 states, including Indiana, require E-Verify for at least some public and/or private employers.
Target to eliminate 201 jobs at Indianapolis distribution facility
Target is ending fulfillment operations at its massive distribution facility near Indianapolis International Airport, but most of the employees there will land new jobs with the company, the retailer said.
Stellantis announces job cuts at Indiana EV battery plant
StarPlus Energy LLC, the joint venture between global automaker Stellantis and Samsung SDI, is laying off workers, Stellantis announced Wednesday.
Hiring slows sharply as Trump advances aggressive trade agenda
U.S. markets recoiled at the jobs report and the Dow Jones industrial average tumbled more than 600 points at the opening bell Friday.
Trump administration urges federal workers to talk religion at work
Federal employees can display religious items at work, pray in groups while not on duty and encourage co-workers to adopt their faith, according to guidance released Monday by the Office of Personnel Management.
Indiana LG’s office closures buck return-to-office order
Staff were allowed to work from home several times despite Gov. Mike Braun’s order requiring full-time office returns.