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How Does an Employer File a Labor Certification?

Employers who want to hire foreign nationals as either permanent or temporary employees may have to receive labor certification for the Department of Labor (DOL) before they can hire the new employees. The DOL requires labor certifications as a way to protect US workers from job displacement, lower wages and compromised working environments. The labor certifications also help protect the foreign-born workers by requiring employers to pay them fair wages.

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Does My Employer Have a Duty to Provide a Safe Workplace?

Employees have a right to safe workplace, and employers have a duty to provide it to them. Employers also have a duty to provide employees with safe equipment and tools to complete their work. Accordingly, employers have a duty to inspect the workplace and equipment during reasonable intervals to check for any unsafe conditions.

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