Magaziner Renews Push to Crack Down on Wage Theft

Magaziner renews push to crack down on wage theft

WARWICK, R.I. (WPRI) — Congressman Seth Magaziner has reintroduced legislation to make wage theft a felony throughout the country. His bill, the Don't Stand for Taking Employed American's Livings (Don't STEAL) Act, aims to take on "bad actors" who don't properly compensate their employees, don't pay overtime, and steal tips, Magaziner's office said. He previously introduced the legislation last year, but it never made it to the House floor for a…

Magaziner to renew push for bill making wage theft a felony

WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) — This afternoon in Warwick, Rhode Island Congressman Seth Magaziner will renew his push for a bill to put an end to wage theft. According to the congressman’s release, wage theft averages about $50 billion per year stolen from workers. Congressman Magaziner’s bill, the Don’t Stand for Taking Employed American’s Livings Act, or Don’t STEAL, would reschedule wage theft as a felony. It’s currently a misdemeanor. Categori…