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Dec 16, 2010

Commentary

New York Governor Signs Wage Theft Prevention Law: Now Comes the Hard Part

By John Funiciello Columnist

With the stroke of his pen, New York Governor David Patterson signed into law the Wage Theft Prevention Act (WTPA) this week, greatly increasing the penalties for withholding pay or other compensation from workers. This piece of legislation came with the usual opposition from some of the most powerful forces in the U.S. For example,…

With the stroke of his pen, New York Governor David Patterson signed into law the Wage Theft Prevention Act (WTPA) this week, greatly increasing the penalties…

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Commentary

A Review of Garvey’s Lessons

By Dr. Conrad W. Worrill, PhD Columnist

A Review of Garvey’s Lessons Worrill’s World By Dr. Conrad W. Worrill, PhD BlackCommentator.com Columnist It is quite clear that African people in America continue to be miseducated. This problem is discussed in a variety of ways in conversations everyday in our communities throughout America. From time to time we should consult the wisdom of…

A Review of Garvey’s Lessons Worrill’s World By Dr. Conrad W. Worrill, PhD BlackCommentator.com Columnist It is quite clear that African people in America continue to…

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