Read the latest positive news, breakthroughs, and inspiring stories about wage theft, curated daily by BrightWire.
Over 1,000 Kaiser Permanente nurses across California just won back tens of millions in stolen wages after a years-long fight. The historic arbitration victory proves what's possible when workers stand together for what they're owed.
A new multilingual chatbot created with input from 1,000+ domestic workers helps nannies, cleaners, and caregivers know their rights and negotiate fair pay. Ask Aya offers a lifeline to workers who often face exploitation alone.
A New Zealand business owner who exploited a migrant worker for three years has been fined $33,000, with part of the money going directly to the worker. The case shows the country's labour protection system is working to defend vulnerable employees and hold employers accountable. ---
New York City just won back $4.6 million in stolen wages for delivery workers who were underpaid and unfairly fired by major apps. Three companies are now paying up after a groundbreaking investigation proved worker exploitation wasn't a glitch, it was the business model.