NYC hotel construction workers get $50,000 in stolen wages back from Manhattan DA’s new fund
Midtown construction workers stiffed out of 1,800 hours’ pay recouped their hard-earned wages Wednesday at the Manhattan district attorney’s office.
Midtown construction workers stiffed out of 1,800 hours’ pay recouped their hard-earned wages Wednesday at the Manhattan district attorney’s office.
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg on Wednesday returned $50,000 in stolen wages to seven workers whose earnings were purloined by their former employer.
“All workers deserve to be fairly compensated for the labor they provide. When Manhattan workers are taken advantage of by unscrupulous employers, we are fiercely committed to making them whole,” said D.A. Bragg. “I hope the return of these wages provides some closure to these hard-working individuals. I urge anyone who has been a victim of wage theft to call our Worker Protection Unit at 646-712-0298.”
“As alleged, Samy Garcia Caba repeatedly scammed his workers out of the wages they were owed. Hard-working New Yorkers in the construction industry are essential to the growth of New York City and we are making it clear that executives cannot exploit their labor,” said District Attorney Bragg. “I urge anyone who has been a victim of wage theft or dangerous workplace conditions to call or message our Worker Protection Unit at 646-712-0298.”
Cristina Navarrete tiene el informe.