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Jun 12, 2025
US firm fined for discriminatory hiring practices
Epik Solutions, a California tech recruiting company, got into trouble with the US Department of Justice for allegedly giving hiring preference to H-1B visa holders instead of American workers. This is the first case under the renewed "Protecting US Workers Initiative," which aims to crack down on companies that sideline US citizens in hiring.
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DOJ's warning to companies sidelining US workers in hiring
Epik Solutions agreed to pay nearly $72,000 in penalties, update its hiring practices, and stop posting job ads that exclude Americans. The DOJ said this sends a clear message: protecting opportunities for American workers is a top priority. The government also warned that stricter action will follow if companies keep up unfair hiring practices.