I’m not like a super political person, and from my understanding its the idea that if I make a $10 thing for the bossman, but only get $1 that is wage theft?
But like, when I took the job I knew how much I was going to make?
Or is it like, people are literally not getting their paychecks?
I’m slightly inebreated, lazy, and don’t want my algorithms to start becoming politically charged from googling and youtubing this. I’m already collapse aware and my mental health is ultra fragile.
Help me Lemmy wan kenobi, you’re my only hope.
Wage theft is specifically referring to the crime of not paying an employee what they’re owed. If the law says that you don’t need to be paid for something specific, like overtime, due to being a salaried employee, then it’s not wage theft. If, however, you are an hourly employee and are not paid overtime for your hours over 40, that’s wage theft.
Another example is for waitstaff that have a lower minimum wage due to tips being expected. If your employer keeps tips and doesn’t pay you at least as much as regular minimum wage, that is also wage theft.
This is a much more legalese take, I feel like some folks would disagree in terms of the spirit of wage theft vs the letter of the concept. I like it though, I appreciate it, I appreciate you.