Wage Theft Prevention Act

The Wage Theft Prevention Act is a New York law aimed at protecting workers’ rights to fair pay. It requires employers to provide employees with written notices specifying wages, hours, and rates at the start of employment or when changes occur. The law also mandates timely payment of wages and safeguards against illegal deductions. Its goal is to prevent wage theft—where employers illegally withhold or shortchange employees—and ensure transparency and accountability in employment practices, helping workers understand their rights and employers comply with fair labor standards.