Trump’s DOJ gains oversight of OpenAI’s green-card employee sponsorships
What's happening
The Department of Justice has secured oversight of OpenAI's green-card sponsorships after alleging OpenAI did not meaningfully attempt to hire U.S. citizens before seeking permanent residence for visa-holding employees. Separately, OpenAI agreed to settle US discrimination claims and pay $3.2 million related to allegations it discriminated against U.S. workers and improperly favored foreign hires. The settlement resolves a U.S. probe into hiring practices and the company's treatment of visa-holding employees.
Why it's trending
Regulators moved quickly after allegations that OpenAI prioritized visa-holders over U.S. applicants, prompting a DOJ oversight agreement and a $3.2M settlement now in the headlines.
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If you think immigration rules only slow down tech hiring, think again: DOJ oversight and a $3.2M settlement show prioritizing visa-holders can cost startups their autonomy and millions.
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- Trump’s DOJ gains oversight of OpenAI’s green-card employee sponsorships
The DOJ alleged that OpenAI did not meaningful attempt to hire U.S. citizens before seeking permanent residence for Visa-holding employees.
TechCrunchAug 5 - OpenAI settles claims of discrimination against US workers for $3.2MHackerNewsAug 5
- OpenAI pays $3.2M in US probe over hiring foreign workersHackerNewsAug 4
- Settlement with OpenAI for Discriminating Against U.S. WorkersHackerNewsAug 4
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