#WageTheft impacts hundreds of thousands of workers and costs them $2 billion a year. Wage theft happens when employers fail to pay workers for work they performed, don't pay them the minimum wage and their tips, deny them meals or rest breaks, or misclassify them as contract workers. In the video below, port truck driver Jorge Mayorga shares his experience with wage theft. Hear more from Jorge, other workers impacted by wage theft, and organizations who partner with workers to tackle wage theft

The Very REAL Victims of Wage Theft Sources: CBS News - https://www.cbsnews.com/news/owed-employers-face-little-accountability-for-wage-theft/ More Perfect Union - https://twitter.com/MorePerfectUS/status/1688616453182992384 TC Worker Center - https://www.tcworkerscenter.org/2018/09/wage-theft-vs-other-forms-of-theft-in-the-u-s/ SEIU Analysis - https://fastfoodjusticeahora.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/May-2022-Skimmed-and-Scammed-Wage-Theft-in-CA-Fast-Food-.pdf Demos - https://medium.com/@Demo

Wage theft can look very different to what you might expect. Find out how to spot wage theft at your workplace! Watch our full video about wage theft on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSDJ7ft-h_o �PLUS get your free payslip checker tool now at https://unitedworkers.org.au/blog/how-uwu-wins-higher-wages-for-members | United Workers Union

Wage theft is a real nightmare. Watch out for these common violations: tip skimming, off-the-clock work, underpayment and illegal deductions. Have questions? Call 1-866-487-9243 or visit dol.gov/whd. #FridayThe13th | U.S. Department of Labor