Proposed Changes to the Prevailing Wage Structure Under the current system, prevailing wage levels are generally calculated using wage percentiles ranging from the 17th to the 67th percentile of OEWS wage data. The proposed rule would shift those wage levels upward as follows: Level I: increase from the 17th percentile to the 34th…
In recent times, numerous states and localities have enacted Equal Pay Transparency (EPT) laws, potentially influencing the PERM (Program Electronic Review Management) process for employers engaged in labor market testing within these jurisdictions. EPT regulations vary across locations, with some mandating the inclusion of salary information in job postings, while others require disclosure upon request…
Pre-Filing Recruitment Obligations When submitting the PERM ETA Form 9089, U.S. employers (excluding applications for college or university teachers chosen via competitive recruitment, Schedule A precertified occupations, and sheepherders) must affirm, alongside other employment conditions, that recruitment efforts were conducted before filing the application. Professional Occupations If the occupation requires at least a bachelor’s degree…
Many employers get hung up on finding “unicorn” candidates. A unicorn candidate is a potential employee that doesn’t just fit the job description immaculately but also demonstrates a similar mindset, mannerisms, interests, goals, and even appearance to the employees already on staff. Searching for unicorn candidates can be very limiting to a business. If all…
There will come a time in the life of any business where new employees are a must. Whether you are looking to grow your operations or have recently let go of some underperforming employees, you will need to make sure that you dedicate time to getting employees who fit with your company culture. If you…
