Wage Theft is a Bigger Problem Than Other Theft—But Not Enough is Done to Protect Workers | Economic Policy Institute

Wage Theft is a Bigger Problem Than Other Theft—But Not Enough is Done to Protect Workers | Economic Policy Institute

"Wage theft is a far bigger problem than bank robberies, convenience store robberies, street and highway robberies, and gas station robberies combined. Employers steal billions of dollars from their employees each year by working them off the clock, by failing to pay the minimum wage, or by cheating them of overtime pay they have a right to receive."