Upward Trend in Wage and Hour Violations
This article from the Christian Science Monitor discusses an increase in wage abuse by employers. While we typically think of sweatshop, there seems to be a trend of finding it in some alternative employers in the service sector - specifically in industries like retail, grocery stores, laundries and nursing homes. The theory is that as our economy becomes more focused on the service sector, this is where violations are being found. According to the article, in my own back yard - New York City, 14 types of businesses have been identified as areas where overtime and minimum wage laws are routinely violated. Now, in light of NY State's recent minimum wage increase this past January, I am sure the problem is worse.
Thanks to the Employment Law Bulletin for bringing this article to our attention.
