TY - JOUR T1 - Wage and Hour Violations in Urban Labour Markets: A Comparison of Los Angeles, New York and Chicago JF - Industrial Relations Journal Y1 - 2012 A1 - Ruth Milkman A1 - Ana Luz González A1 - Peter Ikeler KW - hour violations KW - labor standards KW - minimum wage KW - wage violations AB -

This article compares violations of minimum wage laws and other labor standards in New York City, Los Angeles and Chicago. Los Angeles has the highest violation rates, due to such factors as its industrial composition and disproportionately large number of small establishments, as well as its vast unauthorized immigrant population. In addition, Los Angeles’ higher rates reflect the stricter legal standards in California. We conclude that, although stronger workplace laws and regulations are crucial, in the absence of effective enforcement, they may fail to prevent workplace violations.

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