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fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

Billionaire allegedly told Bohemian Grove staff to clean his underwear by hand

Three employees of Bohemian Grove sued for violating California labor laws, claiming they worked near 100 hours weekly but were told to record only 40. Allegations include a lack of meal breaks and minimum wage violations.
US politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

18 States Now Have Laws Blocking Cities From Enacting Paid Leave Standards

73 million workers are affected by state laws that restrict local labor protections, including paid sick leave.
fromKqed
1 month ago

Stealing Day Laborers' Wages Could Worsen Due to ICE Raids, Researchers Warn | KQED

Fewer than a dozen advocates gathered before Oakland City Hall to share their findings on Thursday. The report focused on Oakland but stemmed from a statewide survey of day laborers.
Social justice
from48 hills
1 month ago

A profoundly important new book exposes the truth behind crime mythology - 48 hills

Media narratives about crime often misrepresent the reality, leading to misguided policies.
Wage theft and pollution are the real issues, overshadowed by sensationalized crime stories.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Owner and managers of tobacco processing company indicted for wage theft for allegedly stealing approximately $310K from more than two dozen employees

We allege that these defendants operated a business that profited by systematically underpaying their employees, denying them basic protections, and exposing them to hazardous and degrading conditions. These serious charges send a strong message that this kind of exploitation will not be tolerated in Brooklyn, and we will continue to use every available tool to hold unscrupulous employers accountable and seek restitution for workers.
Brooklyn
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Toronto man still allowed to employ staff despite owing more than $1M in wages, fines | CBC News

A Toronto businessman was fined $410,000 for wage theft, but failed to pay, highlighting enforcement failures in Ontario's labor system.
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Media Panics About "Crime Waves" - But Downplays Crime Committed by Corporations

Total estimated wage theft among rideshare drivers far surpasses that of other crimes, illustrating a pervasive problem that remains largely unaddressed by law enforcement.
Social justice
Remote teams
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Open prison': The forced labour driving India's $5 trillion economy dream

Unorganised sector workers in India face extreme challenges, including delayed wages and forced labour conditions.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Tobacco company owners indicted over alleged sweatshop wage theft

Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez announced charges against Hothead Grabba's owner and managers for allegedly cheating employees out of over $310,000 in wages.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
2 months ago

3 Changes to New York Labor Laws Included in the Latest State Budget

New York's $254 billion budget has mixed effects on labor protections for blue-collar workers, with some gains but also notable cuts.
#labor-law-violations
Silicon Valley
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Santa Clara County sues local Metro by T-Mobile stores in groundbreaking' wage-theft case

Santa Clara County is suing Metro by T-Mobile stores for exploiting underage workers by paying below minimum wage and violating labor laws.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago

Santa Clara County to prosecute adult care homeowners for wage theft - San Jose Spotlight

"I (didn't) know where to go and who to ask (for help)," she told the San José Spotlight. "He (took) advantage of me."
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Smokey Robinson under criminal investigation after sexual assault allegations by ex-employees

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is investigating Smokey Robinson after four former staffers accused him of sexual assault and wage theft.
LA Dodgers
Boston food
fromEater Boston
3 months ago

Fancy Newbury Street Spot Has Allegedly Been Underpaying Over 60 Employees - For Years

Major Food Group settled claims regarding illegal pay practices at their Boston restaurant, Contessa, involving mishandling of tip money.
Employees received settlements after alleged illegal distribution of tips, impacting their wages negatively.
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