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wage theft

Labor Department Investigates Alleged Labor Violations at Local Diner

The U.S. Department of Labor has initiated an investigation into allegations of wage theft and tip withholding at a popular…

Jessica Biel Sued for Allegedly Stealing Tips from Restaurant Workers

Summary: Staff members at Jessica Biel's restaurant claim the actress collected tips and never disbursed them to her employees.  Jessica…

Workers Cook Up Wage Theft Lawsuit against Chipotle Mexican Grill

Summary: A former Chipotle "apprentice" is suing the chain for lost overtime pay.  Chipotle Mexican Grill has some beef with…

PT Showclubs Sued by Strippers for Wage Theft

Summary: Strippers nationwide are suing club chain, PT Showclubs. A national strip club company is facing a federal lawsuit claiming…

Olsen Twins Fight “Groundless” Suit from Ex-Interns

Summary: The Olsen Twins’ company, Dualstar, is the latest big corporation to be sued for not paying interns. The twins…

Pennsylvania’s Problem with Wage Theft

Summary: Wage theft is a common problem that Pennsylvania is dealing with. Workers don’t know the law or their rights…

Silicon Valley Company Paid Employees Less than 2 Dollars an Hour

Summary: Electronics for Imaging was fined by the U.S. Department of Labor and forced to pay back pay to employees it…