All articles tagged with #wage theft
The New York Attorney General has sued UPS for allegedly underpaying seasonal holiday workers by failing to record all hours worked, manipulating timekeeping, and violating wage laws, seeking legal remedies and damages.
In California, the worst wage thief has only paid a small portion of the millions of dollars owed to workers, highlighting the issue of wage theft and the need for stronger enforcement of labor laws.
The owner and manager of Grimaldi’s Pizzeria in Manhattan, Anthony Piscina and Frank Santora, have been charged with stealing over $20,000 in wages from at least seven employees over a period of four years. The Manhattan district attorney, Alvin L. Bragg, stated that the workers are each owed between $500 and $8,000, emphasizing the significant impact of wage theft on minimum wage earners. Piscina and Santora pleaded not guilty to the charges and were released without bail after their arraignment.
The Minnesota Attorney General's Office has filed a $3 million wage theft case against Evergreen Acres Dairy in Stearns County, alleging that the dairy farm failed to pay workers, threatened them, and confined them to squalid housing. The lawsuit, one of the largest of its kind in Minnesota, seeks more than $3 million for violations involving dozens of workers, most of whom are immigrants from Oaxaca, Mexico, who were allegedly robbed of up to a quarter of their wages each pay period.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison filed a $3 million wage theft lawsuit against Evergreen Acres Dairy, alleging the company robbed hundreds of immigrant workers, withheld wages, and provided squalid housing. The dairy farm, owned by Keith Schaefer and his daughter Megan Hill, allegedly falsified records, destroyed timecards, and threatened workers. The workers, who faced hazardous conditions and little oversight, were also tenants of the company without lease agreements. Ellison emphasized the impact of wage theft on both victims and other businesses, and his office is coordinating with the Department of Homeland Security to protect the workers.
USPS workers in Milwaukee held a rally to protest against hostile work environments, wage thefts, and unfair disciplinary actions. The workers demanded to be treated with basic human dignity and highlighted issues such as assaults on the job and difficulties in getting management to address emergency situations. City leaders showed support for the workers, emphasizing the importance of safety in the workplace. The workers hope for collaboration between management and the union to find solutions and mitigate crime. The community was urged to report crimes and assaults and to ensure well-lit surroundings. The USPS did not respond to the claims at the rally.
Uber and Lyft have agreed to pay a total of $328 million in a settlement for wage theft, the largest ever secured by the New York Attorney General. The money will be distributed to cheated drivers, who will receive back pay, mandatory paid sick leave, and other benefits. Both companies deducted sales taxes and fees from drivers' pay instead of adding them to customers' tabs, and lied about it in their terms of service. The settlement aims to ensure that drivers finally receive what they are owed under the law.
Uber and Lyft have been ordered to pay $328 million to New York drivers in a settlement over allegations of wage theft. The ride-hailing companies were accused of misclassifying drivers as independent contractors instead of employees, thereby denying them benefits and protections. This settlement is seen as a significant victory for gig workers and could have implications for similar cases in other jurisdictions.
Uber and Lyft have agreed to pay a $328 million settlement to New York drivers after an investigation by the state attorney general found that the companies collected taxes and fees from drivers instead of passengers. The settlement will be divided between the two companies, with Uber paying $290 million and Lyft providing $38 million. The funds will be used to payout claims from approximately 100,000 current and former drivers in New York State. Additionally, the companies will now offer sick leave to drivers and guarantee a minimum pay of $26 per hour for drivers outside of New York City.
Uber and Lyft have agreed to pay a combined $328 million to settle allegations of wage theft and failure to provide mandatory paid sick leave in New York state. The settlement, the largest wage-theft settlement won by the state Attorney General's office, will benefit over 100,000 drivers. Uber will pay $290 million, while Lyft will pay $38 million. The companies will also make ongoing changes in how they pay drivers and offer benefits, including a guaranteed earning minimum of $26 per hour and guaranteed paid sick leave.
The Radisson Hotel in East Oakland has been ordered to pay $404,491 to 128 workers for violating Oakland's minimum wage law. The city's Department of Workplace and Employment Standards found that the hotel underpaid employees from July 2019 to April 2020. This is the largest wage theft claim in Oakland's history. Wage theft is a prevalent issue in the Bay Area, with workers filing claims totaling over $338 million in stolen wages in 2021. The city is also seeking restitution for former staff at a closed restaurant.
Popular LA Korean barbecue restaurant, Oo-Kook Korean BBQ, has been fined $66,529 for wage theft after a manager participated in the employee tip pool and took over $28,000 in tips that should have gone to workers. The owners will pay unpaid tips and damages to affected employees, as well as a civil penalty. This is not the first time the restaurant has faced wage violation charges, with previous investigations resulting in back wages for workers. The U.S. Department of Labor's cross-regional initiative and collaboration with the Koreatown Immigrant Workers Alliance played a crucial role in uncovering the violations.
Subway franchise owners in the Bay Area have been ordered to pay nearly $1 million in back wages and damages to employees, including children as young as 14, who were subjected to dangerous working conditions and wage theft. The owners were found to have issued bad checks, stolen tips, and coerced employees not to cooperate with the investigation. The court also ordered the owners to shut down their businesses. The investigation covered 14 Subway locations in the Bay Area.
The owners and operators of 14 Bay Area Subway restaurants have been ordered by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California to pay nearly $1 million in back wages and damages to employees. The court's order also requires the owners to sell or shut down their businesses by November 27. The actions come after a Press Democrat investigation revealed workplace abuses by the franchisees, including directing minors to use dangerous equipment, failing to pay employees regularly, and illegally keeping customer tips. The U.S. Department of Labor obtained a consent judgment and permanent injunction, ordering the owners to pay workers $475,000 in minimum wage, overtime, and tips, along with $150,000 in penalties.
Immigrant workers who were held captive in an El Monte sweatshop complex in 1995 were honored by the U.S. Labor Department and inducted into the Labor Hall of Honor. The workers, who were subjected to modern-day slavery, lived in deplorable conditions and were not immediately freed after a federal raid due to their undocumented status. Their ordeal led to efforts to combat wage theft and human trafficking, and they eventually secured a $4 million settlement. The workers' fight for justice continues to inspire advocacy for better working conditions and protections in the garment industry.