Companies withhold billions in wages annually through unpaid tips and overtime. Some lawmakers now demand stricter penalties.

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People protest outside La Macarena Sports Bar to protest alleged wage theft Friday, March 10, 2023 in Manhattan New York.
People gather outside of La Macarena Sports Bar to protest alleged wage theft on Friday, March 10, 2023, in Manhattan New York.

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