Help Stop Fraud, Wage Theft in MD
Wage theft is the illegal practice of denying workers the wages and benefits they have rightfully earned. It’s a widespread problem that hurts workers, families and communities by driving down wages and creating unfair competition from low-road contractors.
It’s especially bad in Maryland. A recent study found that Maryland leads U.S. states in wage theft violations. The study analyzed U.S. Department of Labor data and calculated that companies in Maryland committed 12,639 wage theft violations over the past three years, with an average of $2,221 in back wages owed per employee. Â
A recent study found that Maryland leads U.S. states in wage theft violations.
A recent study found that Maryland leads U.S. states in wage theft violations.
Proposed state legislation that would strengthen worker protections in Maryland by combatting wage theft and increasing accountability among construction contractors is moving forward in the state’s General Assembly. The legislation provides the Attorney General’s office with the power to conduct investigations to determine compliance with workers’ rights laws. It also gives the AG’s office the resources it needs to go after bad actors.
If you are a Maryland resident, please use the form on this page to join us in sending a message to members of the House Economic Matters Committee and the Senate Finance Committee asking them to support this important legislation!Â
If you are a construction worker and/or a victim of wage theft, feel free to modify the sample message to include some details of your personal situation.