/tags/wage-theft wage theft en-US Copyright Sat, 05 Oct 2024 00:04:54 GMT /labor-employment/2024-10-04/california-collects-millions-in-stolen-wages-but-cant-find-many-workers-to-pay-them The state Labor Commissioner sometimes struggles to get back pay to workers when it reaches wage theft settlements. It tries social media, TV and hotlines. But money owed to employees is still sitting in state accounts. Sat, 05 Oct 2024 00:04:54 GMT /labor-employment/2024-10-04/california-collects-millions-in-stolen-wages-but-cant-find-many-workers-to-pay-them Jeanne Kuang /labor-employment/2023-12-09/oregons-labor-bureau-failed-to-collect-nearly-5m-in-wage-theft-claims-since-2015 Employers in industries with more undocumented and low-wage workers left the most wages and penalties unpaid. Sat, 09 Dec 2023 13:32:40 GMT /labor-employment/2023-12-09/oregons-labor-bureau-failed-to-collect-nearly-5m-in-wage-theft-claims-since-2015 Kaylee Tornay /labor-employment/2023-09-03/as-more-californians-allege-on-the-job-violations-labor-groups-say-bosses-retaliate More workers are filing claims with the state alleging employers are retaliating against them for engaging in legally protected activities, such as seeking overtime pay or reporting wage theft or discrimination. The state’s waitlist for investigations and hearings is growing, and few workers have won their claims. Sun, 03 Sep 2023 15:23:40 GMT /labor-employment/2023-09-03/as-more-californians-allege-on-the-job-violations-labor-groups-say-bosses-retaliate Jeanne Kuang, Alejandra Reyes-Velarde /labor-employment/2023-05-29/private-oregon-firefighting-company-fined-180k-after-us-dept-of-labor-investigation The federal agency said dozens of firefighters earned $200 a day while working about 70 hours a week. Mon, 29 May 2023 12:34:43 GMT /labor-employment/2023-05-29/private-oregon-firefighting-company-fined-180k-after-us-dept-of-labor-investigation Troy Brynelson /labor-employment/2023-03-26/california-workers-cant-get-timely-hearings-on-wage-theft-claims-state-orders-audit It takes the state nearly 800 days — four times longer than is legal — to handle wage claims. Lawmakers ordered an audit to start Sept. 1, if agency issues aren’t addressed by then. Sun, 26 Mar 2023 11:56:09 GMT /labor-employment/2023-03-26/california-workers-cant-get-timely-hearings-on-wage-theft-claims-state-orders-audit Alejandro Lazo, Jeanne Kuang /labor-employment/2022-11-15/to-fight-wage-theft-california-gets-strong-assist-from-worker-centers As California investigates businesses for wage theft, worker centers act as behind-the-scenes allies, helping convince employees to cooperate. Tue, 15 Nov 2022 14:19:17 GMT /labor-employment/2022-11-15/to-fight-wage-theft-california-gets-strong-assist-from-worker-centers Alejandro Lazo, Jeanne Kuang /labor-employment/2022-11-03/a-california-workers-guide-to-wage-theft-what-to-do-if-your-boss-steals-your-wages If your paycheck isn’t right, the state or federal government could help, but it may take some research, records and patience on your part. Thu, 03 Nov 2022 12:42:46 GMT /labor-employment/2022-11-03/a-california-workers-guide-to-wage-theft-what-to-do-if-your-boss-steals-your-wages Lil Kalish /labor-employment/2022-09-18/wage-theft-whack-a-mole-california-workers-win-judgments-but-still-dont-get-paid Five years after workers win wage theft claims, state records show only 1 in 7 were paid their judgments in full. Some companies appealed or ignored court judgments. Sun, 18 Sep 2022 15:09:13 GMT /labor-employment/2022-09-18/wage-theft-whack-a-mole-california-workers-win-judgments-but-still-dont-get-paid Jeanne Kuang, Alejandro Lazo /2022-06-02/california-may-give-fast-food-workers-power-to-bargain-with-their-industry Push to pass a labor-sponsored bill is a key ‘Fight for $15’ priority and a potential organizing foothold in an industry where unionization has long been elusive. Fri, 03 Jun 2022 09:26:28 GMT /2022-06-02/california-may-give-fast-food-workers-power-to-bargain-with-their-industry Alejandro Lazo, Jeanne Kuang /business-and-labor/2016-02-02/oregon-lawmakers-weigh-boosting-protections-against-wage-theft Normally, if you do a job, you expect to be properly paid for it. But many workers aren’t given the compensation they’re legally due. One study estimated… Wed, 03 Feb 2016 00:13:18 GMT /business-and-labor/2016-02-02/oregon-lawmakers-weigh-boosting-protections-against-wage-theft Liam Moriarty