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AG Bonta charges California construction firm with felony wage theft and tax evasion

Attorney General Rob Bonta filed 31 felony charges against US Framing West for wage theft and tax evasion, totaling $2.6 million.

Disney agrees to $233 million wage theft settlement for California's theme park employees

Walt Disney Co. settles wage theft lawsuit for $233 million, the largest in California's history, benefiting thousands of theme park employees.

Former Otium Workers Still Haven't Gotten Their Final Paychecks

Former Otium workers protest for overdue final paychecks after the restaurant's closure, highlighting issues of wage theft and accountability.

California collects millions in stolen wages, but can't find many workers to pay them

Many former janitors from the Cheesecake Factory settlement remain unlocated, leaving significant funds unclaimed due to ongoing issues with wage theft and overtime denials.

Colorado Farm Workers Experience Wage Theft and Illegal Deductions

Colorado agricultural employers exploit immigrant workers while struggling to find local labor due to perceived work ethic issues.
There is widespread wage theft and mistreatment of H-2A workers in Colorado farms.

Otium opened to great acclaim. Now workers of the shuttered restaurant say owners won't pay them

Otium's closure highlights significant wage theft issues and the struggle of restaurant workers amidst financial mismanagement.

AG Bonta charges California construction firm with felony wage theft and tax evasion

Attorney General Rob Bonta filed 31 felony charges against US Framing West for wage theft and tax evasion, totaling $2.6 million.

Disney agrees to $233 million wage theft settlement for California's theme park employees

Walt Disney Co. settles wage theft lawsuit for $233 million, the largest in California's history, benefiting thousands of theme park employees.

Former Otium Workers Still Haven't Gotten Their Final Paychecks

Former Otium workers protest for overdue final paychecks after the restaurant's closure, highlighting issues of wage theft and accountability.

California collects millions in stolen wages, but can't find many workers to pay them

Many former janitors from the Cheesecake Factory settlement remain unlocated, leaving significant funds unclaimed due to ongoing issues with wage theft and overtime denials.

Colorado Farm Workers Experience Wage Theft and Illegal Deductions

Colorado agricultural employers exploit immigrant workers while struggling to find local labor due to perceived work ethic issues.
There is widespread wage theft and mistreatment of H-2A workers in Colorado farms.

Otium opened to great acclaim. Now workers of the shuttered restaurant say owners won't pay them

Otium's closure highlights significant wage theft issues and the struggle of restaurant workers amidst financial mismanagement.
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#class-action-lawsuit

SF tech startup, 27-year-old billionaire CEO accused of widespread wage theft

Scale AI is facing serious allegations of wage theft and misclassification of workers, with a potential class-action lawsuit emerging from a former contractor's complaint.

Sweet Lady Jane bakery faced class-action lawsuit for wage theft before sudden closure

Sweet Lady Jane bakery closed six locations on New Year's Day, citing a lack of sales and inability to pay employees.
The bakery has been involved in a class-action lawsuit filed by an employee alleging wage theft and mismanagement.

SF tech startup, 27-year-old billionaire CEO accused of widespread wage theft

Scale AI is facing serious allegations of wage theft and misclassification of workers, with a potential class-action lawsuit emerging from a former contractor's complaint.

Sweet Lady Jane bakery faced class-action lawsuit for wage theft before sudden closure

Sweet Lady Jane bakery closed six locations on New Year's Day, citing a lack of sales and inability to pay employees.
The bakery has been involved in a class-action lawsuit filed by an employee alleging wage theft and mismanagement.
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#tax-evasion

After tip from California workers, Justice officials say company owes big money to employees, state

US Framing West Inc. is accused of labor law violations, tax evasion, and wage theft in California.
The California DOJ launched a significant investigation following workers' complaints.
31 criminal charges have been filed against the company and its employees.

CA Attorney General Charges Construction Firm with Felony Wage Theft and Tax Evasion

California Attorney General Bonta filed felony charges against a construction company for severe wage theft and tax fraud, totaling $2.6 million in losses.

After tip from California workers, Justice officials say company owes big money to employees, state

US Framing West Inc. is accused of labor law violations, tax evasion, and wage theft in California.
The California DOJ launched a significant investigation following workers' complaints.
31 criminal charges have been filed against the company and its employees.

CA Attorney General Charges Construction Firm with Felony Wage Theft and Tax Evasion

California Attorney General Bonta filed felony charges against a construction company for severe wage theft and tax fraud, totaling $2.6 million in losses.
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#employee-rights

Best Wireless stole wages, denied breaks and charged employees for uniforms; AG recovers $750,000

Best Wireless unlawfully deducted wages and denied overtime, leading to Attorney General's recovery of $750,000 for affected employees.

Owner and Manager of Grimaldi's Pizzeria Plead Guilty to Wage Theft

Restaurant owner and manager pleaded guilty to stealing over $32,000 in wages from 18 employees, making restitution through a plea deal.

AG fines Mass. Popeye's, BK franchise operators more than $2 million over child labor, workers rights violations

Northeast Foods LLC was cited for significant wage and labor law violations affecting around 2,000 Burger King employees in Massachusetts.

Best Wireless stole wages, denied breaks and charged employees for uniforms; AG recovers $750,000

Best Wireless unlawfully deducted wages and denied overtime, leading to Attorney General's recovery of $750,000 for affected employees.

Owner and Manager of Grimaldi's Pizzeria Plead Guilty to Wage Theft

Restaurant owner and manager pleaded guilty to stealing over $32,000 in wages from 18 employees, making restitution through a plea deal.

AG fines Mass. Popeye's, BK franchise operators more than $2 million over child labor, workers rights violations

Northeast Foods LLC was cited for significant wage and labor law violations affecting around 2,000 Burger King employees in Massachusetts.
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#workers-rights

2 Brooklyn Home Health Care Agencies Cheated Thousands of Workers

Settlement of $17.25 million for home care agencies cheating 25,000 workers out of wages demonstrates commitment to upholding workers' rights and Medicaid integrity.

Workers owed $60M in unpaid wages not collected by Ontario since 2017 | CBC News

Ontario workers are owed around $60 million in unpaid wages, highlighting significant wage theft issues.

2 Brooklyn Home Health Care Agencies Cheated Thousands of Workers

Settlement of $17.25 million for home care agencies cheating 25,000 workers out of wages demonstrates commitment to upholding workers' rights and Medicaid integrity.

Workers owed $60M in unpaid wages not collected by Ontario since 2017 | CBC News

Ontario workers are owed around $60 million in unpaid wages, highlighting significant wage theft issues.
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#worker-rights

Two Brooklyn-based home care agencies agree to pay $7.5 million in unpaid pages to more than 25,000 employees: AG * Brooklyn Paper

Two Brooklyn health agencies settle for $17.25 million due to wage theft and Medicaid fraud allegations, protecting workers' rights and taxpayer interests.

Supervisor Ronen Proposes City Fund to Pay Workers Ripped Off by Wage Theft

Supervisor Hillary Ronen proposes a $500,000 fund to address wage theft affecting 14,000 SF workers annually.
The Worker Justice Fund aims to provide relief to wage theft victims who have been denied their wages.

Two Brooklyn-based home care agencies agree to pay $7.5 million in unpaid pages to more than 25,000 employees: AG * Brooklyn Paper

Two Brooklyn health agencies settle for $17.25 million due to wage theft and Medicaid fraud allegations, protecting workers' rights and taxpayer interests.

Supervisor Ronen Proposes City Fund to Pay Workers Ripped Off by Wage Theft

Supervisor Hillary Ronen proposes a $500,000 fund to address wage theft affecting 14,000 SF workers annually.
The Worker Justice Fund aims to provide relief to wage theft victims who have been denied their wages.
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#labor-violations

NY Attorney General secures stolen wages for employees of Best Wireless

Best Wireless engaged in multiple labor violations, resulting in a $750,000 restitution to affected employees.

Gas station workers on Long Island, Bronx owed $1 million in back wages, damages, feds say

Fifteen gas stations must pay over $1 million for wage violations, including unpaid overtime and reduced wages below the federal minimum.

NY Attorney General secures stolen wages for employees of Best Wireless

Best Wireless engaged in multiple labor violations, resulting in a $750,000 restitution to affected employees.

Gas station workers on Long Island, Bronx owed $1 million in back wages, damages, feds say

Fifteen gas stations must pay over $1 million for wage violations, including unpaid overtime and reduced wages below the federal minimum.
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Former Sinatra hangout Patsy's sued over alleged Albanian hate, $1 million in wage theft

Patsy's Italian Restaurant faces lawsuits for alleged anti-Albanian discrimination and stealing over $1 million in wages.
The case highlights issues of workplace discrimination and wage theft in the restaurant industry.

Mounting Backlog of Wage-Theft Claims in California Due to Severe Understaffing and Poor Training, Labor Commission Audit Finds | KQED

Severe understaffing and inefficiency in California's Labor Commissioner's Office hinder timely resolution of wage theft claims.

Owner and Manager of Grimaldi's Pizzeria Are Charged With Wage Theft

Exploitation of employees for wage theft
Legal consequences for wage theft

Owner, manager of Grimaldi's pizzeria allegedly stole $20K in wages from workers, brazenly bragged about getting away it: prosecutors

Owners pocketed $20,000 in wages from employees at Grimaldi's pizzeria in Manhattan.
Employees faced underpayment, bounced paychecks, and non-payment of wages leading to legal charges.

Earn a fixed salary? You might be working for free tomorrow | CBC News

Salaried workers are not compensated for the extra day of work during leap years, potentially losing hundreds of dollars.
Some employees see benefits like massage therapy and dental care as compensation for the leap day discrepancy.

San Jose wage theft policy compromises with developers - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose withholds certifications from big developers with unpaid wage theft judgments.
Policy revisions led to support from private construction companies and advocates.
Expansion of wage theft protections in San Jose influenced other cities.
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