The New York State Senate and Assembly passed a historic piece of legislation, Friday, designed to combat wage theft in New York.

The new legislation will make it easier for cheated workers to collect on unpaid wages and hold employers accountable for violating wage and hour law. The bill’s reforms put the state on par with national leaders in the fight against wage theft, a crime wave which is responsible for nearly $1 billion stolen from workers every year in New York City alone.

The bill also ensures that responsible employers will operate fairly with those employers who would seek to violate wage laws. As more wages are paid properly, tax payers could benefit from some kind of tax relief.

If you have been cheated out of your proper wages, you may be eligible to reclaim those funds. Contact the Fair Labor Standards Act lawyers of Tycko & Zavareei, LLP, at 202-973-0900 today.