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October 18, 2022
Attorney General James Recovers $90,000 in Stolen Wages for Queens Laundry Workers
… Attorney General James Recovers $90,000 in Stolen Wages for Queens Laundry Workers October 18, 2022 Enterprise … James today announced that she has recovered $90,000 in stolen and unpaid wages for more than a dozen former …
September 20, 2024
Attorney General James Recovers $750,000 in Stolen Wages for Cell Phone Company Employees
… Attorney General James Recovers $750,000 in Stolen Wages for Cell Phone Company Employees Best Wireless Stole … James today announced that she is delivering $750,000 in stolen wages to employees of Best Wireless , a retail cell …
April 29, 2022
Attorney General James Recovers $175,000 in Stolen Wages for Manhattan Pizzeria Workers
… Attorney General James Recovers $175,000 in Stolen Wages for Manhattan Pizzeria Workers April 29, 2022 Gotham … “While making sure others ate, these workers had food stolen from their own table,” said New York City Council …
February 04, 2013
A.G. Schneiderman Announces Arrest Of Construction Firm Owner For Underpaying Workers And Laundering Stolen Wages
… Firm Owner For Underpaying Workers And Laundering Stolen Wages A.G. Schneiderman Announces Arrest Of Construction Firm Owner For Underpaying Workers And Laundering Stolen Wages February 4, 2013 NEW YORK -- Attorney General …
March 02, 2023
Attorney General James Recovers $24,000 in Stolen Wages for Former Employees of So-Called Worker Cooperative
… Attorney General James Recovers $24,000 in Stolen Wages for Former Employees of So-Called Worker Cooperative … October 2022,  Attorney General James secured $90,000 in stolen and unpaid wages for more than a dozen former …
March 15, 2022
Attorney General James Recovers $130,000 in Stolen Wages for Unpaid Building Superintendents in Queens
… Attorney General James Recovers $130,000 in Stolen Wages for Unpaid Building Superintendents in Queens March 15, … Levy. … Attorney General James Recovers $130,000 in Stolen Wages for Unpaid Building Superintendents in Queens …
December 07, 2018
A.G. Underwood Announces Jail Time For Southampton Princess Diner Owner And Recovery Of $132,000 In Stolen Wages For 23 Restaurant Workers
… Princess Diner Owner And Recovery Of $132,000 In Stolen Wages For 23 Restaurant Workers December 7, 2018 News from … PRINCESS DINER OWNER AND RECOVERY OF $132,000 IN STOLEN WAGES FOR 23 RESTAURANT WORKERS Richard Bivona, owner …
August 03, 2022
On the job
… Everyone is entitled to basic protections and lawful wages for the hours they work. As Attorney General, I want … Your employer may not make deductions for cash shortages, stolen or damaged property, or unsatisfactory work. Paid … Your employer may not make deductions for cash shortages, stolen or damaged property, or for unsatisfactory work. Paid …
August 19, 2022
Low-cost banking
… the state, including commercial banks, savings banks, and credit unions, are required to offer “basic banking” … cash from an ATM. Often the cards are “branded” by major credit card companies and can be used anywhere those cards … account or don’t use the card for a few months.  Unlike a credit or debit card linked to a bank account, there are …
January 25, 2018
A.G. Schneiderman Sues Tropical Breeze Car Wash For Allegedly Cheating Over 150 Minimum Wage Employees Out Of More Than $540,000 In Wages And Benefits
… 150 Minimum Wage Employees Out Of More Than $540,000 In Wages And Benefits January 25, 2018 News from Attorney … Car Wash Industry – Winning Back More Than $2.5 Million in Stolen Wages for Over 1,000 Car Wash Workers Across NY     … Overall, AG Schneiderman Has Won Back Over $30 Million in Stolen Wages for More Than 21,000 NY Workers BROOKLYN – …
September 27, 2017
A.G. Schneiderman Announces Jail Time For Peekskill Home Health Care Agency Owner Convicted Of Wage Theft
… Of Defrauding 67 Employees Out Of Over $135,000 In Wages, Sentenced To One Year In Jail Defendant Ordered To Pay … Date, A.G. Schneiderman Has Won Back Nearly $30 Million In Stolen Wages For Over 21,000 Workers Across New York WHITE … General Schneiderman has recovered nearly $30 million in stolen wages for more than 21,000 workers. “New Yorkers …
September 27, 2017
A.G. Schneiderman Announces Settlement With Allied Waste Services For Failure To Pay Buffalo Workers Legal Living Wage
… General Schneiderman Has Won Back Nearly $30 Million In Stolen Wages For Over 21,000 Workers Across New York BUFFALO – … General Schneiderman has won back nearly $30 million in stolen wages for over 21,000 workers across New York. Anyone …
September 18, 2017
A.G. Schneiderman Announces Arrest Of Westchester Painting Contractors For Stealing Thousands In Workers' Wages
… Painting Contractors For Stealing Thousands In Workers' Wages September 18, 2017 News from Attorney General Eric T. … Date, A.G. Schneiderman Has Recovered Nearly 30 Million In Stolen Wages For Over 21,000 Workers WESTCHESTER – Attorney … General Schneiderman has won back nearly $30 million in stolen wages for over 21,000 workers across New York. “My …
June 01, 2017
A.G. Schneiderman Announces $328K Wage Theft Settlement With Rochester Senior Living Facilities
… Date, AG Schneiderman Has Won Back Nearly $30 Million In Stolen Wages For Over 21,000 Workers Schneiderman: We Will Use All … General Schneiderman has won back nearly $30 million in stolen wages for over 21,000 workers across New York. “Every …
August 30, 2018
A.G. Underwood Announces Arrest Of WWJ Construction, Inc. Owner For Failure To Pay Workers Over $29K In Wages 
… Inc. Owner For Failure To Pay Workers Over $29K In Wages  August 30, 2018 News from the New York Attorney … Wages Since 2011, NY AG Has Recovered Over $30 Million in Stolen Wages for 21,000 Workers QUEENS – Attorney General … General's office has recovered over $30 million in stolen wages for 21,000 workers across New York. The felony …
February 07, 2018
A.G. Schneiderman Announces Guilty Pleas And Convictions Of Three Queens Construction Companies For Failing To Pay 150 Workers Over $370,000 In Wages
… Companies For Failing To Pay 150 Workers Over $370,000 In Wages February 7, 2018 News from Attorney General Eric T. … Contributions To Date, AG Has Won Back Over $7 Million in Stolen Wages for NY Construction Workers — and Over $30 Million in Stolen Wages for Over 21,000 Workers Across the State   …
May 15, 2014
Op-Ed: Fighting Wage Theft In The Fast Food Industry
… the world will stage an unprecedented protest for fair wages. They will be speaking out against income inequality -- … -- including in the fast-food industry -- who have stolen from their workers even the meager wages required by law. In New York, we are cracking down on …
December 04, 2017
A.G. Schneiderman Announces Indictments Of Construction Contractors For Failing To Pay More Than $280,000 In Wages To Workers On Public Work Projects
… Contractors For Failing To Pay More Than $280,000 In Wages To Workers On Public Work Projects December 4, 2017 … General Schneiderman Has Won Back Nearly $30 Million in Stolen Wages for Over 21,000 Workers Across New York NEW YORK … General Schneiderman has won back nearly $30 million in stolen wages for over 21,000 workers across New York. This …
July 09, 2021
Attorney General James Recovers $590,000 for Airline Workers Subjected to Minimum Wage Violations
… paychecks. But today, we’re delivering nearly $600,000 in stolen wages back into the pockets of these workers, especially …
March 28, 2017
A.G. Schneiderman Announces Jail Sentence Of Restaurant Owner For Failing To Pay $47,000 In Minimum Wage And Overtime
… Jail To Date, AG Schneiderman Has Recovered Over $27M In Wages For 20,000 Workers WESTCHESTER – Attorney General Eric … months in jail and ordered to pay the remaining $26,000 in stolen wages, in addition to a $1,000 fine. The court postponed …
November 16, 2021
Attorney General James and NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection Recover Up to $18.8 Million in Unpaid Wages for 12,000 Home Health Aides
… Worker Protection Recover Up to $18.8 Million in Unpaid Wages for 12,000 Home Health Aides November 16, 2021 AG’s … opt-in) to compensate the “live-in” workers for their stolen wages, plus $800,000 for additional claims. The … and NYC Paid Safe and Sick Leave Law and prevent further stolen wages; Inform all employees of their rights under New …
September 20, 2017
A.G. Schneiderman Announces Guilty Pleas And Convictions Of Two Specialty Food Markets For Failing To Pay Workers Nearly $450,000 In Wages
… Food Markets For Failing To Pay Workers Nearly $450,000 In Wages September 20, 2017 News from Attorney General Eric T. … FOOD MARKETS FOR FAILING TO PAY WORKERS NEARLY $450,000 IN WAGES S&L Vegetables, Corp. And J&B Vegetables, Inc. – … Date, A.G. Schneiderman Has Won Back Nearly $30 Million In Stolen Wages For Over 21,000 Workers Across New York QUEENS – …
August 16, 2023
Attorney General James Recovers $300,000 in Unpaid Wages for New York City Nail Salon Workers
… Attorney General James Recovers $300,000 in Unpaid Wages for New York City Nail Salon Workers Envy Nails Failed … announced that her office has recovered $300,000 in unpaid wages for workers at Envy Nails , a chain of 25 nail salons … October 2022,  Attorney General James secured $90,000 in stolen and unpaid wages for more than a dozen former …
March 24, 2017
A.G. Schneiderman Announces Guilty Plea And Jail Time For Manhattan Restaurant Owner Who Committed Wage Theft; Restitution For Dozens Of Workers
… today and agreed to pay an additional $204,000 for the stolen wages pursuant to a restitution order. Aronis and K.M.S. … located at 875 1st Avenue, New York, NY, failed to pay wages to its workers between May 2011 and May 2015. At …
April 04, 2018
A.G. Schneiderman Statement On U.S. Department Of Labor's Pilot Program Offering Amnesty To Labor Law Violators
… To Date, AG Schneiderman Has Won Back Over $30 Million in Stolen Wages for Over 21,000 Workers Across NY New York Attorney … a responsibility under state and federal laws to pay back stolen wages, as well as damages intended to deter them from …

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