New York Attorney General Investigates Fast Food Wage Theft

ColorLines - The New York State attorney general is investigating widespread practices of wage theft and other pay violations by fast food companies in the New York City. The investigation was announced as a new report released today reveals that the vast majority of New York City fast food workers say they work for below the minimum wage, don’t get paid for overtime hours or go unreimbured for work related expenses like gas for deliveries.

The investigation comes on the heels of a wave of fast food strikes in five cities around the country. Workers in these cities are demanding raises to $15 an hour and the right to unionize.  Read more.