Wage Theft
/ˈweɪdʒ θɛft/
Definitions
- (n.) The illegal practice of not paying workers their rightful earnings, including unpaid wages, overtime, or benefits.
The company was sued for wage theft after withholding employees' overtime pay.
Forms
- wage theft
- wage thefts
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Commentary
Wage theft encompasses a variety of violations under labor laws; clear contractual and statutory language helps reduce disputes.
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