Wage Theft

Wage theft is the illegal practice of withholding wages or benefits that are owed to an employee. It can include failing to pay overtime, paying less than the minimum wage, making illegal deductions from paychecks, or misclassifying workers to avoid paying certain benefits. Wage theft is a serious problem that affects workers in many industries, and can have significant financial and emotional consequences for workers and their families. It is important for workers to be aware of their rights and to know how to report wage theft if it occurs. Governments and advocacy groups also play a role in preventing and addressing wage theft through education, enforcement, and other means.

 

 

Contra Costa DA's Office and U.S. Department of Labor Announce Partnership to Combat Wage Theft
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Contra Costa DA's Office and U.S. Department of Labor Announce Partnership to Combat Wage Theft

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Martinez, Calif – On June 17th, 2022, Contra Costa District Attorney Diana Becton and U.S. Department of Labor Assistant District Director for San Jose Alberto Raymond formalize a partnership to combat wage theft and protect workers’ rights. Both agencies commemorate the agreement by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the District Attorney’s Office in Martinez….

Contra Costa, federal government team up to combat wage theft
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Contra Costa, federal government team up to combat wage theft

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Contra Costa County, federal government team up to combat wage theft KTVU Fox 2 news at noon MARTINEZ, Calif. – Contra Costa County and the U.S. Department of Labor on Friday vowed to work together to prevent wage theft and protect workers’ rights. Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton announced that her office and…

Meta Accused Of Human Trafficking and Union-Busting in Kenya – TIME
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Meta Accused Of Human Trafficking and Union-Busting in Kenya – TIME

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Original article (with video) here. Facebook’s parent company, Meta Platforms, and its largest outsourcing partner in Africa are facing new allegations of forced labor, human trafficking, and union busting in Kenya. Daniel Motaung, a former outsourced Facebook content moderator, filed a lawsuit Tuesday in Nairobi accusing Meta and outsourcing firm Sama of multiple violations of…

Migrant workers are documenting their experiences to drive change
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Migrant workers are documenting their experiences to drive change

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Groups of Bangladeshi and Pakistani men are raising awareness of the conditions they face as undocumented agricultural workers in Greece. Through Photovoice, an arts-based social justice tool, they are recording their experiences and concerns, and sharing them with the world.   Reena Kukreja, Assistant Professor of Global Development Studies at Queen’s University in Ontario, has…