Retaliation Funds: A New Tool to Tackle Wage Thef

Despite existing income protections, wage theft remains rampant, particularly among immigrant workers who fear retaliation for reporting violations. This report's findings underscore that current retaliation protections are insufficient, leaving workers vulnerable to financial instability and hardship when they exercise their rights. Retaliation funds are a tool for combating labor violations, which would provide immediate financial support to workers who face retaliation (e.g., pay cuts or job loss) after reporting violations.