Lawler Campaign Accused of Wage Fraud; Restricts Bloomberg News Access
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What happened
A dozen out-of-state canvassers are suing Rep. Mike Lawler’s campaign and several consulting firms in federal court in Manhattan. The workers claim they were paid as little as one dollar per door knocked, despite recruitment materials promising weekly base pay of $1,200 to $3,000, free housing, and paid travel. Following a report by Bloomberg News, the Lawler campaign revoked press credentials for Bloomberg reporters and told them they would be treated as trespassers.
From rawstory.com
Why it matters
The lawsuit alleges a "bait-and-switch" regarding compensation. The wage fraud allegations could trigger a new labor investigation under the regulatory authority of Letitia James.
From rawstory.com
Who's involved
- New YorkThe state where the campaign operates and where the lawsuit was filed.
- Bloomberg NewsThe news outlet that published the report leading to the campaign's retaliation.
- Letitia JamesThe Attorney General whose regulatory authority may be involved in wage fraud.
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The entities involved
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New York
state of the United States of America
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Bloomberg News
international news agency