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The Rikers Island jail complex is shown in the Bronx on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey, File

AG James recovers $1.1M for Rikers cleaners

January 23 | Brooklyn Eagle Staff

STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL LETITIA JAMES secured nearly $1.13 million in restitution...

The companies were accused of violating the federal and New York State False Claims Acts by failing to provide minimum wages and benefits to their home health aides despite certifying compliance with the law to receive Medicaid funds. Photo: zinkevych/Adobe Stock

Home health companies in Brooklyn to pay $17.25M for wage violations and fraud

October 1 | Robert Abruzzese, Courthouse Editor

Two Brooklyn health care agencies agreed to pay $17.25M in settlements...

The investigation revealed retaliatory actions against employees who complained, including firing, reduced hours and transfers. Image: siraanamwong/Adobe Stock

Best Wireless stole wages, denied breaks and charged employees for uniforms; AG recovers $750,000

September 23 | Robert Abruzzese, Courthouse Editor

Attorney General Letitia James announced on Friday that her office recovered $750...

New York State criminalizes underpaying employees

December 20 | Robert Abruzzese, Courthouse Editor

Employees who steal have always risked going to prison for stealing from...

Attorney General Letitia James and Gov. Kathy Hochul made separate announcements on Thursday that involved significant financial agreements with rideshare giant Uber. Photo: Holly Pickett/AP

Uber agrees to major settlements on unemployment insurance and wage theft in New York

November 2 | Rob Abruzzese

In a pair of groundbreaking settlements, Uber Technologies Inc. has reached agreements...

Rikers rip-off: NYC correction officer nailed for $171k in overtime scam

October 5 | Rob Abruzzese

A New York City Department of Correction (DOC) officer, a 56-year...

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