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#GFRR off to a terrific start with Rebekah Smith stressing the need for responsible recruitment saying how the industry can learn from civil aviation which made safety a global priority. @ihrb
Today's Twitter threads (a Twitter thread).
Inside: When you hear "fintech," think "unlicensed bank"; and more!
Archived at: pluralistic.net/2023/05/01/usu…
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Inside: When you hear "fintech," think "unlicensed bank"; and more!
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Tomorrow (May 2) at 7PM, I'll be at the Cedar Hills Crossing (#PDX) @Powells with @waxy:
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When you hear "fintech," think "unlicensed bank": "...with a computer."
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Today's Twitter threads (a Twitter thread).
Inside: The Golden Rule (them what has the gold makes the rules); and more!
Archived at: pluralistic.net/2023/03/25/con…
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Inside: The Golden Rule (them what has the gold makes the rules); and more!
Archived at: pluralistic.net/2023/03/25/con…
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I'm kickstarting the #audiobook for my next novel, an anti-finance finance thriller about #SiliconValley scams called *Red Team Blues*. #Amazon's #Audible refuses to carry my audiobooks because they're #DRM free, but crowdfunding makes them possible:
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The Golden Rule (them what has the gold makes the rules): Dobbs, SVB, the Internet Archive, antitrust and the law's foundation in norms, not consistency.
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Here is how #platforms die: first, they are good to their users; then they abuse their users to make things better for their business customers; finally, they abuse those business customers to claw back all the value for themselves. Then, they die. 1/
If you'd like an essay-formatted version of this thread to read or share, here's a link to it on pluralistic.net, my surveillance-free, ad-free, tracker-free blog:
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I call this #enshittification, and it is a seemingly inevitable consequence arising from the combination of the ease of changing how a platform allocates value, combined with the nature of a "two sided market." 3/
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I slept on a rooftop in a makeshift tent and had one day leave once in a month and worked for 18 hours a day...
#Malaysia #WageTheft #AcessToJustice
@mfasia_
@UNmigration
@valarma
@ssk010
#OurJourney
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I slept on a rooftop in a makeshift tent and had one day leave once in a month and worked for 18 hours a day...
#Malaysia #WageTheft #AcessToJustice
@mfasia_
@UNmigration
@valarma
@ssk010
#OurJourney
bit.ly/3M50p0P
On 25 Feb 2022, Dan Wright, Political Officer at the US Embassy informed me regarding a potential trafficking case that was shared by Minister of Ministry of Human Resources, Datuk Seri M Saravanan to the US Embassy and requested for legal representation for the potential victim.
Renganathan Thangavel, an undocumented migrant from India was rescued in a raid at the employer’s restaurant on the morning of 25 Jan 2022. The raid was conducted with the presence of the Minister.
Great speaking with OAG's Labor Advisory Committee today where we heard from local labor leaders how #wagetheft is still a major problem and how more DC resources are needed to stop this illegal activity.
Our office worked with @councilofdc in 2017 to obtain independent authority to investigate and bring #wagetheft cases.
Since then, we've launched over 30 investigations and recovered millions of dollars from unscrupulous businesses that have stolen wages from District workers.
Since then, we've launched over 30 investigations and recovered millions of dollars from unscrupulous businesses that have stolen wages from District workers.
@councilofdc Workers who have experienced #wagetheft or other wage and hour violations can contact OAG by calling (202) 727-3400.
Workers can also learn more about their rights under District law by visiting oag.dc.gov/wagerights
Workers can also learn more about their rights under District law by visiting oag.dc.gov/wagerights
TUNE IN: OAG's Performance Oversight Hearing before the @councilofdc's Committee on the Judiciary and Public Safety: bit.ly/2SrjLD7
@councilofdc LIVE NOW: I'm testifying before the @councilofdc for OAG's Performance Oversight Hearing: bit.ly/2SrjLD7
@councilofdc In recent remarks, U.S. Attorney General Barr denounced reform-minded prosecutors nationwide who are driving new evidence-based approaches to criminal justice that build community trust and promote public safety.
This attack is straight out of the failed tough-on-crime playbook.
This attack is straight out of the failed tough-on-crime playbook.
“There is no such thing as a nonracist or race-neutral policy. Every policy in every institution in every community in every nation is producing or sustaining either racial inequity or equity between racial groups.” @DrIbram
@DrIbram That's why we're starting #BlackHistoryMonth2020 by putting out the start of an antiracist policy agenda that focuses on four policy areas:
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@DrIbram Pay everyone fairly for all the work they do. That means raising the #minimumwage and protecting working people from #wagetheft.
This morning, I'm at the Mayor/Council Breakfast talking about our office's accomplishments and goals regarding #WageTheft and #CivilRights in the District.
Our office has made protecting workers a priority.
After working with @councilofdc in 2017 to obtain independent authority to investigate and bring #wagetheft cases, we've launched over 30 investigations and recovered millions of dollars from unscrupulous employers.
After working with @councilofdc in 2017 to obtain independent authority to investigate and bring #wagetheft cases, we've launched over 30 investigations and recovered millions of dollars from unscrupulous employers.
@councilofdc OAG secured its largest #wagetheft settlement requiring Power Design—a major electrical contractor—to pay $2.75 million to harmed workers and the District.
This is the latest in OAG efforts to ensure workers get the wages and benefits they've earned: bit.ly/2sJKOzx
This is the latest in OAG efforts to ensure workers get the wages and benefits they've earned: bit.ly/2sJKOzx
🚨#BREAKING: We've secured a settlement requiring Power Design—a major electrical contractor—to pay $2.75 million to resolve #WageTheft & #WorkerMisclassification case. OAG holds employers accountable when they deny workers wages & benefits they’ve earned: bit.ly/36Y3xGv
We alleged Power Design misclassified 500+ workers as independent contractors instead of employees to cut costs and avoid legal responsibilities, like paying overtime & taxes.
This settlement is OAG’s largest #WageTheft recovery both in value & the number of affected workers.
This settlement is OAG’s largest #WageTheft recovery both in value & the number of affected workers.
As part of the settlement, Power Design is required to:
✅Pay nearly $880K in back wages to workers
✅Pay $1.8 million to DC
✅Pay $50K to support apprenticeships, job training, or workforce development programs in DC
✅Implement measures to comply with DC worker protections
✅Pay nearly $880K in back wages to workers
✅Pay $1.8 million to DC
✅Pay $50K to support apprenticeships, job training, or workforce development programs in DC
✅Implement measures to comply with DC worker protections
WIN for DC Workers: Today, we’re announcing two District employers must pay nearly $500K in unpaid wages to workers and penalties to the District: bit.ly/2QIvZoT #WageTheft
OAG is resolving two #wagetheft enforcement actions against:
✅Rock Spring Contracting for allegedly misclassifying workers as independent contractors and denying them paid sick leave and overtime pay
✅J.D. Nursing and Mgmt Services for not paying wages to personal care aides
✅Rock Spring Contracting for allegedly misclassifying workers as independent contractors and denying them paid sick leave and overtime pay
✅J.D. Nursing and Mgmt Services for not paying wages to personal care aides
In 2017, OAG worked with @councilofdc to obtain independent authority to investigate and bring #wagetheft cases.
OAG has launched 30+ investigations and recovered hundreds of thousands of dollars from businesses that have stolen wages from DC workers: bit.ly/2sJKOzx
OAG has launched 30+ investigations and recovered hundreds of thousands of dollars from businesses that have stolen wages from DC workers: bit.ly/2sJKOzx
This week OAG's Randy Chen met with DC workers to help teach them how to understand their pay stub and protect themselves if their employer is not paying them what they're owed.
Thanks to @DCJWJ @WashLaw4CR @FairBudgetDC for partnering w/ our office on this event for residents!
Thanks to @DCJWJ @WashLaw4CR @FairBudgetDC for partnering w/ our office on this event for residents!
@DCJWJ @WashLaw4CR @FairBudgetDC OAG is focused on protecting low-income DC workers by enforcing the District’s wage laws to fight #wagetheft and payroll fraud.
We have launched over 30 investigations and recovered hundreds of thousands of dollars from businesses that have stolen wages from DC workers.
We have launched over 30 investigations and recovered hundreds of thousands of dollars from businesses that have stolen wages from DC workers.
@DCJWJ @WashLaw4CR @FairBudgetDC Workers who believe their rights have been violated can report #WageTheft to OAG at (202) 442-9854.
Workers can also read tips on how to review their pay stubs and guard against wage theft: bit.ly/36yWjIs via @wamu885
Workers can also read tips on how to review their pay stubs and guard against wage theft: bit.ly/36yWjIs via @wamu885
#Noncompete clauses in employment contracts block workers from pursuing better paying jobs and stifle job mobility.
Today, OAG's Randy Chen testified before the DC Council in support of a bill to ban these clauses for middle and low-wage DC workers: bit.ly/34VrKvW
Today, OAG's Randy Chen testified before the DC Council in support of a bill to ban these clauses for middle and low-wage DC workers: bit.ly/34VrKvW
Our office is focused on protecting low-income DC workers by enforcing the District’s wage laws to fight #wagetheft and payroll fraud.
We have launched over 30 investigations and recovered hundreds of thousands of dollars from businesses that have stolen wages from DC workers.
We have launched over 30 investigations and recovered hundreds of thousands of dollars from businesses that have stolen wages from DC workers.
Earlier this year, OAG also:
✅Pressured 4 fast-food chains to stop using #NoPoach agreements, which depress wages and limit job mobility: bit.ly/2UD6AgS
✅Led 18 AGs supporting worker protections from harmful anticompetitive labor practices: bit.ly/36993Fh
✅Pressured 4 fast-food chains to stop using #NoPoach agreements, which depress wages and limit job mobility: bit.ly/2UD6AgS
✅Led 18 AGs supporting worker protections from harmful anticompetitive labor practices: bit.ly/36993Fh
TUNE IN: I'm proud to join @EdLaborCmte to testify in support of the Payroll Fraud Prevention Act, a bill that will help deter a type of #payrollfraud that hurts workers, undercuts law-abiding businesses and cheats taxpayers.
Watch live at 10:15am ET: bit.ly/2mXkSNK
Watch live at 10:15am ET: bit.ly/2mXkSNK
@EdLaborCmte LIVE NOW: I am testifying on how #WorkerMisclassification in DC's construction industry hurts the District and its residents: bit.ly/2mXkSNK #WageTheft
#WageTheft is when employers refuse to pay employees what they're rightfully owed—and it is ILLEGAL.
One type of this fraud is called #WorkerMisclassification where an employer improperly classifies an employee as an “independent contractor” to unlawfully cut payroll costs.
One type of this fraud is called #WorkerMisclassification where an employer improperly classifies an employee as an “independent contractor” to unlawfully cut payroll costs.
TODAY: Tune in to the @kojoshow at noon as I discuss OAG's civil rights work, our Google antitrust investigation, and our new report to combat #WageTheft in the District.
Listen to WAMU 88.5 FM or online at wamu.org
Listen to WAMU 88.5 FM or online at wamu.org
@kojoshow OAG released a report about worker misclassification—a form of #wagetheft—in DC's construction industry and how it hurts the District and its residents: bit.ly/2lSIMsU
Wage theft is when employers refuse to pay employees what they're rightfully owed—and it is ILLEGAL.
Wage theft is when employers refuse to pay employees what they're rightfully owed—and it is ILLEGAL.
NEW REPORT: Today OAG is releasing a report about payroll fraud in DC's construction industry and how it hurts the District and its residents: oag.dc.gov/release/ag-rac… #WageTheft #WorkerMisclassification
Companies that illegally misclassify employees as independent contractors are:
❌Stealing from workers
❌Evading taxes
❌Gaining an unlawful edge over competitors
❌Stealing from workers
❌Evading taxes
❌Gaining an unlawful edge over competitors
My office has already taken several companies to court to stop this kind of payroll fraud, and we will continue to act to protect workers when businesses violate the District’s labor laws.
OAG has secured a $224K+ judgment against Xquisite Basements and Kitchens—a local home contractor—for illegal, shoddy construction and #wagetheft.
Xquisite must refund consumers—many seniors—and can't provide home improvement services in #DC for 10 years: bit.ly/2H91kfx
Xquisite must refund consumers—many seniors—and can't provide home improvement services in #DC for 10 years: bit.ly/2H91kfx
Xquisite Basements & Kitchens:
*Duped seniors and others into paying for lower-quality home repairs than promised
*Opened unauthorized credit lines for consumers
*Made charges w/o their permission
*Illegally withheld wages from employees
*Duped seniors and others into paying for lower-quality home repairs than promised
*Opened unauthorized credit lines for consumers
*Made charges w/o their permission
*Illegally withheld wages from employees
OAG will take legal action against businesses that violate #DC laws and take advantage of residents.
Report scams, fraud, or unfair business practices here: oag.dc.gov/ConsumerProtec…
Report #wagetheft to (202) 442-9854 and learn about your wage rights: oag.dc.gov/wagerights
Report scams, fraud, or unfair business practices here: oag.dc.gov/ConsumerProtec…
Report #wagetheft to (202) 442-9854 and learn about your wage rights: oag.dc.gov/wagerights
Este abogado tiene un mensaje que todo trabajador inmigrante necesita oír. Todas las personas trabajadoras comparten los mismos derechos en el lugar de trabajo, sin importar su estatus migratorio. #MayDay #PrimeroDeMayo
Lou Saban es uno de nuestro voluntarios en la clínica #wagetheft. Organizamos esta clínica legal gratuita de robo de salario todos los meses en Boston y en todo el estado. ¡Todos son bienvenidos! mass.gov/service-detail… #MayDay #PrimeroDeMayo
Si cree que sus derechos laborales han sido violados, queremos saber de usted. Llámenos al 617-727-3465 o presente una queja por internet. #MayDay #PrimeroDeMayo mass.gov/how-to/file-a-…
This lawyer has a message that every immigrant worker needs to hear. All working people share the same workplace rights, no matter their immigration status. #MayDay
Lou Saban is one of our #wagetheft clinic volunteers. We organize this free legal clinic every month in Boston and across the state. Walk-ins are welcome! mass.gov/service-detail… #MayDay
If you think your workplace rights have been violated, we want to hear from you. Call us at 617-727-3465 or file a complaint online. #MayDay mass.gov/how-to/file-a-…
Win for Workers: Today I'm announcing a settlement with Airway Sheet Metal Co. that will provide more than $100,000 in unpaid wages to 40 workers.
This is OAG's largest #WageTheft win to date: bit.ly/2PDl5jh
This is OAG's largest #WageTheft win to date: bit.ly/2PDl5jh
Airway failed to properly pay its workers overtime rates or provide them with any paid sick leave, as required by #DC law.
With this action we are sending a strong message to employers that we will hold them accountable they fail to pay workers what they rightfully earned.
With this action we are sending a strong message to employers that we will hold them accountable they fail to pay workers what they rightfully earned.
Workers who believe their rights have been violated can report #WageTheft to OAG at (202) 442-9854.
Workers can also learn about their rights to fair wages, overtime pay, and sick leave with our free resources: oag.dc.gov/wagerights
Workers can also learn about their rights to fair wages, overtime pay, and sick leave with our free resources: oag.dc.gov/wagerights
TUNE IN: I'm testifying before the @councilofdc's Judiciary Committee for OAG's Performance Oversight Hearing: dccouncil.us/room-500/
@councilofdc One big consumer victory this year: OAG secured $550K+ in debt relief for more than 400 #DC consumers harmed by a debt buyer and collector.
#DC consumers can learn more about how to protect themselves from scams by browsing our free resource library: oag.dc.gov/consumerprotec…
#DC consumers can learn more about how to protect themselves from scams by browsing our free resource library: oag.dc.gov/consumerprotec…
@councilofdc Our office also secured a ruling that orders owner of Congress Heights property in Ward 8 to pay ~$900,000 to make dilapidated property habitable.
#DC residents can learn more about their tenant rights at oag.dc.gov/tenantrights
#DC residents can learn more about their tenant rights at oag.dc.gov/tenantrights
Kicking off our community discussion on recent immigration actions, efforts to stop wage theft, preserving affordable housing, and more.
Watch LIVE: facebook.com/dcoag/videos/3…
Watch LIVE: facebook.com/dcoag/videos/3…
Iniciando nuestra discusión comunitaria sobre las recientes acciones de inmigración, los esfuerzos para combatir el robo de salario y para preservar viviendas asequibles y más.
Ver EN VIVO: facebook.com/dcoag/videos/3…
Ver EN VIVO: facebook.com/dcoag/videos/3…
#WageTheft is when employers refuse to pay employees what they're rightfully owed—and it is illegal.
I’ve brought several suits to stand up for workers and hold unscrupulous employers accountable.
I’ve brought several suits to stand up for workers and hold unscrupulous employers accountable.
TUNE IN to @kojoshow today at 12:30pm to hear me talk about our work to protect tenants and affordable housing, combat #wagetheft, and stop Pres. Trump from violating the Constitution: bit.ly/2LjJaYE
@kojoshow This week I demanded landlords from 33 apt. buildings to detail how their commercial short-term rentals work.
In public reports, residents say they were not informed about hotel-like businesses operating in their apartment buildings and that rowdy guests pose a safety concern.
In public reports, residents say they were not informed about hotel-like businesses operating in their apartment buildings and that rowdy guests pose a safety concern.
Honored to speak today to the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers & Trainmen.
Unions are engines of mobility and opportunity for working people and we need them now more than ever with widening inequality threatening our democracy.
Unions are engines of mobility and opportunity for working people and we need them now more than ever with widening inequality threatening our democracy.
One way I'm protecting #DC workers is holding employers accountable for stealing from their employees.
#WageTheft can cut a worker's average annual income by up to 15%.
I'm fighting to get relief for hard-working employees: bit.ly/2OuShHK
#WageTheft can cut a worker's average annual income by up to 15%.
I'm fighting to get relief for hard-working employees: bit.ly/2OuShHK
To help #DC workers learn about their rights, we have free resources on fair wages, overtime pay, sick leave and more: oag.dc.gov/wagerights
