This proposal would amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to increase civil and criminal penalties for wage theft. It was introduced in the Senate by Kirsten Gillibrand on 2026-09-14. The measure was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions and is currently in progress. No publicly available information on specific penalty amounts or other detailed provisions.
If enacted, the change would raise penalties for employers or others who withhold or fail to pay required wages. It could affect workers seeking unpaid wages, employers, and agencies that enforce wage rules. No publicly available information on how enforcement or coverage would change in detail.
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