New York Wage Theft law goes into effect this week: Highlighted in L.A. Times and Washinton Examiner

A new New York law encourages those who have experienced wage theft to come forward by increasing reprocussions against employers who retaliate against their employees for pursuing wage recovery.

http://www.latimes.com/business/nationworld/wire/sns-ap-us-labor-law-whistleblowers-new-york,0,6454946.story

http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/economy/ap/ny-law-encourages-victims-of-wage-theft-to-come-forward-toughens-whistleblower-protections-76340062.html

Press conference for one woman in El Paso seeking back pay

On Thursday, November 12th, Gabriela Barraza represented by Paso del Norte Civil Rights Project, filed a complaint in state court to recover unpaid wages and other damages from an John and Lupe Garcia of El Paso Texas. She is seeking $1,500 in unpaid wages due to the Garcias failure to follow federal minimum wage laws.

http://laborjusticecommittee.wordpress.com/2009/11/24/press-conference-11-12/

Seven Dearborn restaurant workers seeking $125,000

After a recent demonstration outside of an Andiamo restaurant in suburban Detroit, and a previous action at an Andiamo in Dearborn on Nov 5th, ROC Detroit will be filing a federal clain for $125,000 on behalf of seven workers after they experienced improper wage deductions, and unpaid overtime.

http://labornotes.org/blogs/2009/11/restaurant-workers-tell-fancy-dining-chain-quit-stealing-wages

New Wage Theft bill proposed in Ohio

NPR covers a new bill adressing the issue of Wage Theft recently introduced to the Ohio legislature.

http://www.wksu.org/news/story/24455