Raskin Sponsors Bill to Stop Wage Theft and Improve Wage Recovery
Statement
Congressman Jamie Raskin (D-MD) joined Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) and U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) today in reintroducing the Wage Theft Prevention and Wage Recovery Act, comprehensive legislation to crack down on employers who unfairly withhold wages from their employees. This bill would give workers the right to receive full compensation for all of the work they perform, as well as the right to receive regular paystubs and final paychecks in a timely manner. It would also provide workers with improved tools to recover their stolen wages in court and make assistance available to build community partnerships that enhance the enforcement of and improve compliance with wage and hour laws.
"The single biggest economic challenge of our time is that people are in jobs that do not pay them enough to live on. People are struggling. And across the country, countless workers are putting in long hours and working for an honest day's pay only to have their employers cheat them out of their hard-earned wages. That is inexcusable," said Congresswoman DeLauro. "The Wage Theft Prevention and Wage Recovery Act is comprehensive legislation that will strengthen current federal law and empower employees to recover their lost wages. Whether it is compensation for a day's work, or overtime, employees should be paid what they earn. This legislation puts workers first while helping our economy grow."
"All around the country, working families are struggling to be economically secure and that challenge is only exacerbated when employers are able to take advantage of their workers and cheat them out of their hard-earned pay," said Senator Murray. "Even worse, wage theft particularly impacts workers with fewer resources to fight back, including women, low-wage workers, immigrants, and workers of color. I'm proud to introduce this legislation to ensure workers are being paid for their work, and I'm going to keep fighting to strengthen our economy by making sure it works for everyone."
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