PERM program
Coverage of PERM program in the Nexus archive.
- OpenAI agreed to pay $3.2 million to settle DOJ claims it favored foreign workers
OpenAI agreed to pay $3.2 million to settle claims by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) that it and its subsidiary Statsig favored foreign workers over U.S. applicants for jobs covered by the PERM program. The DOJ alleged that OpenAI discouraged U.S. workers from applying for these positions.
- OpenAI to pay $3.2M to settle DOJ worker discrimination case
OpenAI agreed to pay $3.2 million to settle Justice Department allegations that it discriminated against U.S. workers by favoring temporary visa holders for jobs. The settlement requires OpenAI to post jobs publicly, accept electronic applications, and train staff, with $1.2 million in penalties and $2 million allocated for eligible workers. OpenAI disputes the DOJ's findings but reached the agreement to resolve the matter and continue its PERM program.