Worker Rights

One worker's tale of blatant wage theft

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Construction worker at jobsite The fact that millions of Americans are out of work makes daily headlines, but a far less publicized problem is robbing working Americans of their full paychecks: the growing issue of wage theft.

Seasonal workers: avoid wage theft this holiday season

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Shopping mall during holidays ‘Tis the season of temporary holiday work. As unemployment continues to hover around nine percent, many Americans will be on the lookout for seasonal work this year. But before starting any new job, workers need to familiarize themselves with the potential pitfalls of seasonal or temporary employment to avoid becoming a victim of wage theft.

CA making strides with new wage theft laws

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image of dictionary definition of 'legistlation' With the Congress tied up in partisan knots, some states have taken up the responsibility of protecting workers’ rights in the workplace. California recently passed two pieces of legislation that workers' rights advocates are hoping will serve as a model for other states.