Wage theft often goes unpunished despite state systems meant to combat it
Many wage theft victims are never paid a dime. Others are left waiting for months or even years, an investigation by CBS News found.
Amy Corral is a national investigative producer at CBS News and Stations, based in Los Angeles. Her investigations have altered public policy and triggered reforms in local and federal laws. Her reporting has also exposed government corruption and waste and uncovered consumer scams and threats to public safety. Amy's work has been recognized with Emmy, RTNA and Edward R. Murrow Awards.
Many wage theft victims are never paid a dime. Others are left waiting for months or even years, an investigation by CBS News found.
Many wage theft victims are never paid a dime. Others are left waiting for months or even years, an investigation by CBS News found.
Many wage theft victims are never paid a dime. Others are left waiting for months or even years, an investigation by CBS News found.
Many wage theft victims are never paid a dime. Others are left waiting for months or even years, an investigation by CBS News found.
Many wage theft victims are never paid a dime. Others are left waiting for months or even years, an investigation by CBS News found.
Many wage theft victims are never paid a dime. Others are left waiting for months or even years, an investigation by CBS News found.
Many wage theft victims are never paid a dime. Others are left waiting for months or even years, an investigation by CBS News found.
Many wage theft victims are never paid a dime. Others are left waiting for months or even years, an investigation by CBS News found.
"It's now a crisis on steroids," says New York Governor Kathy Hochul.
"It's now a crisis on steroids," says New York Governor Kathy Hochul.
The backlog raises concerns of a possible public safety threat, with thousands of convicted criminals remaining free as they await sentencing.
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"It's now a crisis on steroids," says New York Governor Kathy Hochul.
"It's now a crisis on steroids," says New York Governor Kathy Hochul.
"It's now a crisis on steroids," says New York Governor Kathy Hochul.