Wage Theft Prevention and Wage Recovery Act amends wage laws to strengthen penalties for wage theft and improve workers' rights to full compensation.
The Wage Theft Prevention and Wage Recovery Act aims to combat wage theft by enhancing penalties for employers who violate wage laws, ensuring workers receive full compensation for work performed, and providing timely final payments upon termination. It strengthens civil and criminal penalties for wage theft, including fines up to $250,150 per employee for willful violations. The Act mandates employers to provide detailed paystubs and final payments within 14 days of termination.
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