wage theft

How Elaine Chao's Labor Department Failed To Protect Low-Wage Workers

When Donald Trump's transportation secretary nominee led the Labor Department, auditors found it wasn't performing one of its most basic duties.
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New Rule From Obama Will Punish Contractors Who Cheat Or Endanger Workers

And no, business groups and the GOP don't like it.
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Waiters Score Big Win Against Industry Effort To Pocket Their Tips

Montana hotel workers reach a whopping $4 million settlement.
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Wage Theft Discovered Inside The Senate

According to the Labor Department, low-wage workers who serve food were getting stiffed right under senators' noses.
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Give Them A Break: Hourly Workers Need Meals, Breaks Protected Nationally

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Domino's Accused Of Fraud and 'Systemic Wage Theft' By New York State

In a rare move, Eric Schneiderman is suing a major fast-food chain -- not just its franchisees.
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Supreme Court Hands A Major Victory To Workers Who Were Stiffed On Overtime Pay

The case is one of many the court heard while Justice Antonin Scalia was still on the bench.
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Democrats Roll Out Plan To Tackle Wage Theft

They want to increase penalties on employers who rip off their workers.
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Using Temp Workers? You're On The Hook For How They're Treated

The Labor Department is reminding "joint employers" that they're responsible when their staffing agencies mistreat workers.
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Papa John's Franchisee Gets Jail Time For Wage Theft

It's very rare that a business owner serves time for wage theft.
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