How Wage
Theft Trickles Down to Every American Worker
Wage theft in
New York City and around the nation has a
nasty ripple effect
Even
though wage theft is getting more press now
than ever, employers are not responding well
to increased allegations. Yet, the issue of
wage theft persists not just in New York,
but around the country, and employees are
getting fed up with it. Some of them are
turning to legal action to recoup wages owed
to them and to help send a clear message to
employers that this behavior is illegal and
unacceptable.
According
to a report from the Economic Policy
Institute, wage theft around the country
deprives employees of up to $50 billion
every year. Some organizations designed to
help victims have popped up around the
country to help employees understand their
rights, and wage theft attorneys in New York
and all over are seeing a need for their
legal services. Many employees might know
they are a victim of wage theft but they are
afraid to pursue legal action for fear of
retaliation. Our New York wage theft
attorneys give employees a voice and options
to move forward, fighting for wages owed and
putting an end to unfair practices.
The most
common forms of wage theft include
situations where employers pay their workers
less than minimum wage, short overtime pay
that is due, and decreasing hours. Another
practice coming under fire includes that of
forcing employees to call into work before
coming in, known as “on-call scheduling”.
Wage theft attorneys are at the forefront of
this battle, exposing exploitative practices
and helping employees regain the rights they
are entitled to in the workplace.
Do you
believe that you or a loved one is a victim
of wage theft? It might be time for a
private consultation with an experienced
New York City wage theft attorney to
learn whether your situation qualifies and
the next steps in filing a case. While there
are plenty of outstanding employers out
there who understand the value of following
legal and ethical guidelines for their
employees, far too many bad employers are
taking advantage of well-meaning workers and
families. If you’re paying the price because
of unfair wage theft practices, get legal
counsel to help you understand your next
steps and to help you through the process of
filing a claim. Reach out to the team at
Hepworth, Gershabum & Roth, PLLC
by calling 212-545-1199 or
contact us online.
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