Wage Theft: A quiet crisis in Ohio: in absence of state investment, cities can take the lead
Type
Policy Brief or Report
Year
2019
Level
City or Town
State(s)
Ohio
Policy Areas
Civil Rights, Economic Justice, Finance & Procurement
Wage Theft causes large amount of national loss each year. Ohio spends few resources on wage investigation, and hence cities can take steps to prevent wage theft within their jurisdictions. Cities can use procurement, licensing, tax enforcement, and tax incentives.