California Garment Workers Owed More Than $3 Million in Unpaid Wages
The U.S. Department of Labor determined that Southern California garment employers owed its factory employees at least $3 million in fiscal year 2014, which ended Sept. 30.
These labor violations are costing millions a year, the department concluded after its Wage and Hour Division conducted 221 investigations of industry employers, with most located in or around Los Angeles. Of the 1,549 workers found to be underpaid, the department determined there was $3,004,085 owed in back wages—or an average of $1,900 per worker, which is five times the amount a typical sewing machine operator earns in a week.
- Companies:
- California Manufacturing Company
Amanda L. Cole is the editor-in-chief of NonProfit PRO. She was formerly editor-in-chief of special projects for NonProfit PRO's sister publication, Promo Marketing. Contact her at acole@napco.com.