Wage theft remains a significant issue in the United States, with billions of dollars stolen from workers annually. In Washington, D.C., Attorney General Brian Schwalb has filed a lawsuit against five construction companies and brokers, alleging they misclassified hundreds of workers, depriving them of wages and benefits. This lawsuit highlights the pervasive nature of labor misclassification schemes used to exploit workers. Additionally, in Doral, the owner of an upscale food hall is accused of shorting workers $225,000 in pay.
Washington D.C. has filed a lawsuit against 5 construction companies alleging a widespread labor misclassification scheme that stole wages and benefits from over 370 workers. https://t.co/iEtRj34ajb
The owner of an upscale Doral food hall shorted workers $225,000 in pay, lawsuit says https://t.co/MKIhzPDU3J
Washington, D.C., Attorney General Brian Schwalb filed a lawsuit against five construction companies, claiming they used a widespread misclassification scheme to deny hundreds of workers their wages and benefits. https://t.co/6u19AoEqx7
D.C.’s attorney general has filed a lawsuit against five construction companies and brokers claiming they misclassified hundreds of workers, depriving them of benefits and wages. https://t.co/KVSiQDvtf9
Wage theft is a pervasive problem throughout the US, stealing billions from workers every year. But legislation like Denver’s pioneering Civil Wage Theft Ordinance can offer cities a local solution to clamp down on thieving bosses. https://t.co/sd0UJjNFZb