WARWICK, R.I. (WPRI) — Congressman Seth Magaziner has reintroduced legislation to make wage theft a felony throughout the country. His bill, the Don’t Stand for Taking Employed American’s Livings (Don ...
Wage theft is a widespread issue in New York, affecting workers in restaurants, construction, retail, and other industries. It happens when employers fail to pay legally earned wages, either through ...
Gone are the days when wage-and-hour violations led only to payments of money to employees, including for back wages, liquidated damages, and civil money penalties through agency proceedings or ...