wage enforcement (wage recovery, wage theft)

Filed in Wage and Hour Issues, Wages and Benefits • By: Karla Falcon •
A woman crouches in a driveway to embrace a young boy. She holds an Easter basket full of colorful eggs.
When Poleth complained about frequently late paychecks, her employer fired her. She reached out to the Wage and Hour Division and got back wages, support and hope for the future.
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Filed in Wages and Benefits, Wage and Hour Issues • By: Frank McGriggs •
A black scientist in a white lab coat examines a test tube.
As we reflect on Black History Month, I draw inspiration from the stories of leaders who helped to improve working conditions for Black workers.
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Filed in Wage and Hour Issues, Wages and Benefits • By: Juan Coria •
Left to right: Arnulfo Antonio Luna, Jafet Luna Martinez and Demetria Jones
These workers stood up for their rights in the face of wage theft.
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Filed in Wage and Hour Issues, Wages and Benefits • By: Gene Ramos •
Exterior shot of a football stadium at night in Las Vegas, with an enormous sign reading "Super Bowl LVIII"
The low-wage workers who make the Super Bowl possible are often at risk of wage theft, labor trafficking, illegal child labor and other labor violations. We work hard to protect
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Filed in Wages and Benefits, Wage and Hour Issues • By: Betty Campbell •
A table full of holiday dishes and treats
The holiday season is a great time to recognize the workers throughout the supply chain who make our holiday celebrations possible.
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Filed in Wages and Benefits, Wage and Hour Issues, Labor Rights • By: Lacey Houle •
Raegan Ferguson (second from left) with her husband and two daughters.
A former business assistant at a dental center in Indiana is proud of standing up for her overtime pay rights and urges others to do the same.
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Filed in Wage and Hour Issues • By: Ruben Rosalez •
A man in a red tee shirt smiles at the camera.
We're putting $3.6 million in back wages into workers' pockets.
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