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Wage theft as a neglected public health problem: An overview and case study from san francisco's chinatown district

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  • Minkler, M.
  • Salvatore, A.L.
  • Chang, C.
  • Gaydos, M.
  • Liu, S.S.
  • Lee, P.T.
  • Tom, A.
  • Bhatia, R.
  • Krause, N.

Abstract

Wage theft, or nonpayment of wages to which workers are legally entitled, is a major contributor to low income, which in turn has adverse health effects. We describe a participatory research study of wage theft among immigrant Chinatown restaurant workers. We conducted surveys of 433 workers, and developed and used a health department observational tool in 106 restaurants. Close to 60% of workers reported 1 or more forms of wage theft (e.g., receiving less than minimum wage [50%], no overtime pay [> 65%], and pay deductions when sick [42%]). Almost two thirds of restaurants lacked required minimum wage law signage. We discuss the dissemination and use of findings to help secure and enforce a wage theft ordinance, along with implications for practice.

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  • Minkler, M. & Salvatore, A.L. & Chang, C. & Gaydos, M. & Liu, S.S. & Lee, P.T. & Tom, A. & Bhatia, R. & Krause, N., 2014. "Wage theft as a neglected public health problem: An overview and case study from san francisco's chinatown district," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 104(6), pages 1010-1020.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:10.2105/ajph.2013.301813_0
    DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2013.301813
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