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Congressional Hearing on Wage Theft and Wage Recovery

Original title: STANDING UP FOR WORKERS: PREVENTING WAGE THEFT AND RECOVERING STOLEN WAGES

Record date · January 1, 2023

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What This Bill Does

The House Subcommittee on Workforce Protections held a hearing on May 11, 2022, to examine the issue of and methods for recovering unpaid wages for workers. The session included testimony from labor officials, union representatives, legal experts, and business owners.

Why it matters

This hearing serves as a formal record of legislative inquiry into labor practices, which may inform future federal policy regarding employer compliance and worker compensation recovery.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Workers

Workers are the primary subjects of wage theft discussions and potential policy changes regarding wage recovery.

Directly affected

Employers

Employers are subject to labor regulations and potential enforcement actions regarding wage payments.

Key Facts

The hearing took place on May 11, 2022, in the Rayburn House Office Building.
The session was titled 'Standing Up for Workers: Preventing Wage Theft and Recovering Stolen Wages'.
The subcommittee received testimony from four witnesses representing government, labor, economic consulting, and small business sectors.
The record includes additional submissions from various organizations, including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the National Retail Federation, and the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this hearing?

The hearing was held to discuss the prevalence of and to explore strategies for ensuring workers receive the wages they are legally owed.

Who testified at the hearing?

Witnesses included Karen Cacace (NY Attorney General's Office), Francisco Esparza (United Brotherhood of Carpenters), Tammy McCutchen (Resolution Economics), and Daniel Swenson-Klatt (Butter Bakery Cafe).

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Broad Stakeholder Engagement

The hearing record includes submissions from a wide range of business advocacy groups, indicating significant industry interest in the subcommittee's focus on wage enforcement.

U.S. Chamber of Commerce NFIB National Retail Federation

Connected Entities

Daniel Swenson-Klatt, Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, Fred Keller and 4 more

PersonDaniel Swenson-Klatt“Owner & Operator, Butter Bakery Cafe.”Map →

OrganizationSubcommittee on Workforce Protections“The congressional body conducting the hearing.”Map →

PersonFred Keller“Ranking Member of the Subcommittee.”Map →

PersonKaren Cacace“Labor Bureau Chief, New York State Office of the Attorney General.”Map →

PersonAlma S. Adams“Chairwoman of the Subcommittee.”Map →

PersonTammy McCutchen“Senior Affiliate, Resolution Economics.”Map →

PersonFrancisco Esparza“Representative, United Brotherhood of Carpenters.”Map →

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Controversy30
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