In New York, Companies Found Guilty of Wage Theft Still Receive Lucrative Government Contracts

Shocking Discoveries in Contract Awards

In a surprising turn of events, companies with a history of wage theft have managed to secure millions in government contracts in New York City and state.

The Case of Fedcap Rehabilitation Services

Fedcap Rehabilitation Services, a leading nonprofit in New York, has received over $110 million in contracts despite committing wage theft violations against its workers.

New York's Lenient Rules

Unlike other states, New York's contracting rules are more forgiving when it comes to approving contracts for wage theft violators, allowing companies like Fedcap to continue bidding on projects.

A Closer Look at the Vetting Process

Despite a vetting process meant to flag labor law violations, companies like Fedcap and All Metro Health Care slipped through the cracks and received lucrative government contracts.

Advocates Call for Stricter Measures

Worker advocates and lawmakers are pushing for tougher legislation to prevent companies with a history of wage theft from profiting off government contracts.

Efforts to Combat Wage Theft

New York lawmakers are considering bills that would make it harder for companies found guilty of wage theft to secure government contracts, following the lead of other states like Washington and cities like Columbus.

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By: Marcus Baram, Documented and Joel Jacobs, ProPublica
Title: In New York, Companies Found Guilty of Wage Theft Still Receive Lucrative Government Contracts
Sourced From: therealnews.com/in-new-york-wage-theft-violators-get-millions-in-government-contracts
Published Date: Tue, 16 Jul 2024 17:25:19 +0000