Wage Theft in NYC: A Growing Concern for Low Income Workers The Manhattan District Attorney's office has launched a high profile investigation into wage theft in New York City, highlighting a pervasive issue that affects thousands of low income workers every year.
Wage theft is defined as the practice of denying or underpaying workers their rightful wages, often in violation of labor laws.
According to the New York State Department of Labor, wage theft is a significant problem in NYC's low income workforce.