DOL suspends several large tech employers from PERM program in October, raising recruitment compliance scrutiny
Key points
- DOL suspended several large tech employers from the PERM program in October
- During the suspensions, new PERM applications from these employers will not be accepted or processed
- Investigations and suspensions are not final findings of violations; DOJ and DOL reached a coordinated settlement with one tech employer
The U.S. Department of Labor announced in October that it suspended several large technology employers from the PERM program amid ongoing federal investigations. During the suspensions, it will not accept or process their new PERM applications, according to Clark Hill. Investigations and suspensions are not final findings of violations. DOJ and DOL also announced a coordinated settlement with a technology employer. This is not legal advice.
What employers should do
- Check that PERM recruitment records and advertisements are complete and retained
- Monitor processing status of pending PERM applications during investigations
Policy details
- Jurisdiction
- Federal
- Status
- Enforcement action
- Effective date
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- Employers covered
- Employers participating in the PERM labor certification program (affected large tech employers)
- Official source
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Original report: Clark Hill ↗Edited with AI assistance. Facts are based on official sources and original reports. For information only; not legal, immigration or insurance advice.