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New US H-1B ‘wage-based’ selection rule alarms Indian tech workers and diaspora

Madhyamam 26 Dec 2025
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has formally notified that future H-1B cap selections will be weighted based on wage levels, moving away from the previous random lottery system ... wages.
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What student borrowers need to know as Trump administration readies to seize wages for defaulted loans

New York Post 26 Dec 2025
Millions of student loan borrowers could soon see their paychecks shrink as the federal government prepares to restart wage garnishment for people in default — and the rules are stricter than many may realize, experts say.
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Trump administration to garnish wages for defaulted student loans

The Mercury - Manhatten Knasas 25 Dec 2025
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s administration will start garnishing the wages of student loan borrowers in default beginning early next year, the U.S. Education Department said Tuesday ... .
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Government to garnish wages for student debt

Lincoln Journal Star 25 Dec 2025
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration said it will start garnishing the wages of student loan borrowers who are in default early next year ... .
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Labour ministry reiterates wage protection system compliance requirement

Oman Observer 25 Dec 2025
Muscat. The Ministry of Labour has reiterated the importance of complying with the Wage Protection System (WPS), stressing the need for employers to transfer workers’ wages on tim ....
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Student loan wage garnishment returns in 2026 under Trump — what borrowers must know now

The Times of India 25 Dec 2025
The Trump administration plans to restart federal student loan wage garnishment for defaulted borrowers in early 2026 ... .
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Jakarta raises 2026 minimum wage by 6.17 pct tp Rp5.73 mln

Antara News 25 Dec 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung Wibowo on Wednesday announced a rise in the capital’s provincial minimum wage for 2026, setting a higher floor for pay as the city seeks to balance worker welfare with business sustainability.
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Food delivery workers strike in Sambhajinagar for fair wages and social security

The Times of India 25 Dec 2025
Food delivery workers associated with online delivery platforms began their strike in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, demanding fair wages and social security benefits, among other demands.
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Trump’s H-1B Shake-Up Could Hit Indian IT Hard, Nasscom Flags Major Risks in New Wage-Based System

Live Mint 25 Dec 2025
The change moves away from the long-standing lottery framework toward a wage-based selection ...
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Jakarta sets 2026’s minimum wage at Rp 5.7 million

The Jakarta Post 25 Dec 2025
The new minimum wage is effective starting Jan ... The 2025 minimum wage for Jakarta was Rp 5.39 million. “The city administration wants to ensure that the minimum wage increase reflects ...
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Cyprus Raises Minimum Wage to €1,088, Drawing Criticism From Both Employers and Unions

Famagusta Gazette 25 Dec 2025
Under the current system, the €1,088 minimum wage applies only to employees who have worked more than six consecutive months ... wage will be €979, up from €900.
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Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe just approved a $25 per hour minimum wage

Cape Cod Times 25 Dec 2025
The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe will increase its minimum wage for people working for the Tribe to help its employees grapple with the cost of living, said Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Chairman Brian Weeden.
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Federal student loan borrowers in default could have their wages garnished starting in 2026: Here's ...

Newsday 25 Dec 2025
The U.S Department of Education will start garnishing the wages of student loan borrowers who are in default next month, the agency confirmed this week ... 7. Notices will increase on "a month-to-month basis" afterward, the spokesperson said.
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Batam gets highest 2026 minimum wage in Riau Islands

The Jakarta Post 25 Dec 2025
The decision was reached on Monday during a plenary meeting of the province’s wage setting council. Several regions saw wage increases while others, most notably Natuna, were unable to propose hikes due to weak economic conditions.
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