She worked at Subway for more than a decade-then found out her boss had been breaking labor laws the whole timeWage theft impacts low-wage workers severely, as seen in Eva Rodriguez's case against her Subway franchise owner.
AG Bonta charges California construction firm with felony wage theft and tax evasionAttorney General Rob Bonta filed 31 felony charges against US Framing West for wage theft and tax evasion, totaling $2.6 million.
Uber, Lyft in Talks to Settle CA Wage-Theft LawsuitUber and Lyft drivers rally for compensation in ongoing wage-theft lawsuit potentially worth billions.
California collects millions in stolen wages, but can't find many workers to pay themMany former janitors from the Cheesecake Factory settlement remain unlocated, leaving significant funds unclaimed due to ongoing issues with wage theft and overtime denials.
Thousands Of California Wage Theft Victims Have Yet To Claim Money | KQEDMany wage-theft victims in California are unaware of unclaimed compensation, causing millions to go uncollected.
She worked at Subway for more than a decade-then found out her boss had been breaking labor laws the whole timeWage theft impacts low-wage workers severely, as seen in Eva Rodriguez's case against her Subway franchise owner.
AG Bonta charges California construction firm with felony wage theft and tax evasionAttorney General Rob Bonta filed 31 felony charges against US Framing West for wage theft and tax evasion, totaling $2.6 million.
Uber, Lyft in Talks to Settle CA Wage-Theft LawsuitUber and Lyft drivers rally for compensation in ongoing wage-theft lawsuit potentially worth billions.
California collects millions in stolen wages, but can't find many workers to pay themMany former janitors from the Cheesecake Factory settlement remain unlocated, leaving significant funds unclaimed due to ongoing issues with wage theft and overtime denials.
Thousands Of California Wage Theft Victims Have Yet To Claim Money | KQEDMany wage-theft victims in California are unaware of unclaimed compensation, causing millions to go uncollected.
Silver Taube: Proposed state legislation would strengthen workers' rights - San Jose SpotlightCalifornia legislators are addressing wage theft, labor compliance, and human trafficking through several proposed bills.
2 Brooklyn Home Health Care Agencies Cheated Thousands of WorkersSettlement 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 NewsOntario workers are owed around $60 million in unpaid wages, highlighting significant wage theft issues.
Silver Taube: Proposed state legislation would strengthen workers' rights - San Jose SpotlightCalifornia legislators are addressing wage theft, labor compliance, and human trafficking through several proposed bills.
2 Brooklyn Home Health Care Agencies Cheated Thousands of WorkersSettlement 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 NewsOntario workers are owed around $60 million in unpaid wages, highlighting significant wage theft issues.
DC Attorney General Sues Upscale Italian Restaurant For Wage TheftDC Attorney General sues Talea Ristorante for wage theft and labor law violations, including unpaid overtime and sick leave.
AG fines Mass. Popeye's, BK franchise operators more than $2 million over child labor, workers rights violationsNortheast Foods LLC was cited for significant wage and labor law violations affecting around 2,000 Burger King employees in Massachusetts.
DC Attorney General Sues Upscale Italian Restaurant For Wage TheftDC Attorney General sues Talea Ristorante for wage theft and labor law violations, including unpaid overtime and sick leave.
AG fines Mass. Popeye's, BK franchise operators more than $2 million over child labor, workers rights violationsNortheast Foods LLC was cited for significant wage and labor law violations affecting around 2,000 Burger King employees in Massachusetts.
Federal employees union grows to record size amid DOGE attacks - and other labor news * Minnesota ReformerFederal workers are increasingly joining unions due to feelings of degradation and confusion in the workplace.
Federal employees union grows to record size amid DOGE attacksFederal employee unions are gaining members due to overwhelming dissatisfaction with government work conditions amid executive actions.
Federal employees union grows to record size amid DOGE attacks - and other labor news * Minnesota ReformerFederal workers are increasingly joining unions due to feelings of degradation and confusion in the workplace.
Federal employees union grows to record size amid DOGE attacksFederal employee unions are gaining members due to overwhelming dissatisfaction with government work conditions amid executive actions.
Colorado Farm Workers Experience Wage Theft and Illegal DeductionsColorado 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 themOtium's closure highlights significant wage theft issues and the struggle of restaurant workers amidst financial mismanagement.
California Wage Theft Victims Miss Out on Millions in Collected Funds | KQEDThe labor department efficiently investigates wage violations but struggles to ensure that owed wages are delivered to impacted workers.Systemic challenges, including worker mobility and fear among undocumented immigrants, hinder the distribution of recovered wages.A significant portion of recovered wages may not reach workers, underlining gaps in the wage recovery process.
Waffle House employees say owners rob them of up to $46.8 million a yearWorkers at Waffle House may be losing between $15.6 million to $46.8 million annually due to untipped labor.
Op-ed | City should embrace Safe Hotels Act' and a better standard of living for hotel workers | amNewYorkMany non-union hotels in New York rely on subcontracted workers who face unfair wages and unsafe conditions, contrary to guest expectations.
Peninsula cannabis farm executives accused of wage theftTwo officers at a cannabis farm face felony charges for failing to pay over $200,000 in wages to employees.
Colorado Farm Workers Experience Wage Theft and Illegal DeductionsColorado 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 themOtium's closure highlights significant wage theft issues and the struggle of restaurant workers amidst financial mismanagement.
California Wage Theft Victims Miss Out on Millions in Collected Funds | KQEDThe labor department efficiently investigates wage violations but struggles to ensure that owed wages are delivered to impacted workers.Systemic challenges, including worker mobility and fear among undocumented immigrants, hinder the distribution of recovered wages.A significant portion of recovered wages may not reach workers, underlining gaps in the wage recovery process.
Waffle House employees say owners rob them of up to $46.8 million a yearWorkers at Waffle House may be losing between $15.6 million to $46.8 million annually due to untipped labor.
Op-ed | City should embrace Safe Hotels Act' and a better standard of living for hotel workers | amNewYorkMany non-union hotels in New York rely on subcontracted workers who face unfair wages and unsafe conditions, contrary to guest expectations.
Peninsula cannabis farm executives accused of wage theftTwo officers at a cannabis farm face felony charges for failing to pay over $200,000 in wages to employees.
Morning Docket: 01.16.25Counsel are facing increasing challenges as non-equity partner roles multiply, prompting scrutiny of compensation models.Supreme Court's latest ruling could make wage theft cases easier for employers, impacting worker rights.
SF tech startup, 27-year-old billionaire CEO accused of widespread wage theftScale 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.
Exclusive: Scale AI hit by its second wage theft lawsuit in less than a monthScale AI is facing lawsuits over labor practices, including worker misclassification and wage violations.
SF tech startup, 27-year-old billionaire CEO accused of widespread wage theftScale 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.
Exclusive: Scale AI hit by its second wage theft lawsuit in less than a monthScale AI is facing lawsuits over labor practices, including worker misclassification and wage violations.
Best Wireless stole wages, denied breaks and charged employees for uniforms; AG recovers $750,000Best Wireless unlawfully deducted wages and denied overtime, leading to Attorney General's recovery of $750,000 for affected employees.
NY Attorney General secures stolen wages for employees of Best WirelessBest 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 sayFifteen gas stations must pay over $1 million for wage violations, including unpaid overtime and reduced wages below the federal minimum.
Best Wireless stole wages, denied breaks and charged employees for uniforms; AG recovers $750,000Best Wireless unlawfully deducted wages and denied overtime, leading to Attorney General's recovery of $750,000 for affected employees.
NY Attorney General secures stolen wages for employees of Best WirelessBest 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 sayFifteen gas stations must pay over $1 million for wage violations, including unpaid overtime and reduced wages below the federal minimum.
Owner and Manager of Grimaldi's Pizzeria Plead Guilty to Wage TheftRestaurant owner and manager pleaded guilty to stealing over $32,000 in wages from 18 employees, making restitution through a plea deal.
Former Sinatra hangout Patsy's sued over alleged Albanian hate, $1 million in wage theftPatsy'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.
Owner and Manager of Grimaldi's Pizzeria Plead Guilty to Wage TheftRestaurant owner and manager pleaded guilty to stealing over $32,000 in wages from 18 employees, making restitution through a plea deal.
Former Sinatra hangout Patsy's sued over alleged Albanian hate, $1 million in wage theftPatsy'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 | KQEDSevere understaffing and inefficiency in California's Labor Commissioner's Office hinder timely resolution of wage theft claims.