US Proposes Major H-1B Wage Hike

The Department of Labor has proposed a major overhaul of prevailing wage rules for H-1B and related programs, including H-1B1, E-3, and PERM. Entry-level wages could increase by about 33%, raising the baseline from the 17th to the 34th percentile of wage data. The DOL says the current system may suppress wages. The rule is open for a 60-day public comment period.