Wage theft is inherently challenging to quantify. Wage theft occurs when employers pay workers less than the minimum wage, don’t
Worker Power
The power of organized labor has brought us weekends, sick leave, and the minimum wage. However, worker power has decreased during decades of attacks by corporate interests and neglect by the federal government. Increasing the strength of workers is vital to making the economy work for everyone.
Worker Power
The power of organized labor has brought us weekends, sick leave, and the minimum wage. However, worker power has decreased during decades of attacks by corporate interests and neglect by the federal government. Increasing the strength of workers is vital to making the economy work for everyone.
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OCPP tallies claims against construction, information, hotel and restaurant industries
Wage claims filed with state authorities provide a glimpse of the serious problem of wage theft in Oregon. Wage theft
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News Release “This holiday season, don’t let the Grinch get away with stealing your wages. Report him to state authorities.”
I was pleased to see that The Oregonian’s lead story yesterday brought attention to the extent of the hardship that
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As Monday came to a close, much to the chagrin of a coalition working to protect Oregon workers, the House
This fact sheet summarizes the findings of an OCPP analysis of wage claims filed with the Oregon Bureau of Labor
1,664 Claims Totaling $5 Million Are "Tip of the Iceberg"
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