"According to an OpenAI spokesperson, the support resources include: Up to $15,000 (gross) in reimbursement for approved expenses tied to immigration detention or enforcement interactions, such as immigration legal services, meals, lodging, and transportation. Expedited referrals to external immigration counsel. A resource guide for handling complex immigration situations, including guidance on locating detained individuals and referrals to low-cost or pro bono counsel."
"OpenAI is offering resources to staff who may be navigating ICE detention or Border Patrol inspections. The new resources include $15,000 of reimbursed legal fees and referrals to immigration counsel. The resource package comes shortly after CEO Sam Altman said ICE "is going too far." "We regularly review our employee benefits to ensure they reflect the needs of our workforce," the spokesperson said in a statement to Business Insider. "As part of that process, we updated our support resources for employees facing complex immigration-related situations.""
OpenAI is rolling out a new package of resources for employees who may face interactions with US immigration authorities, including ICE detention or prolonged CBP secondary inspection. The package applies to employees and immediate family members affected by such encounters. Support includes up to $15,000 (gross) in reimbursed expenses for immigration legal services, meals, lodging, and transportation; expedited referrals to external immigration counsel; and a resource guide with guidance on locating detained individuals and referrals to low-cost or pro bono counsel. The company says it regularly reviews benefits, relies on global skilled workers, and did not specify expected usage. The announcement follows internal conversations and CEO Sam Altman's critique of ICE.
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