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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Los Angeles: The Nation's Capital of Wage Theft

    Employers of low-wage workers in Los Angeles lead the nation in wage theft. The garment industry is notorious, and last week the state Labor Commissioner cited 35 carwashes for stealing $1.3 million from their workers.

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    By Warren Olney • Mar 10, 2015 • 23m Listen

    Employers of low-wage workers in Los Angeles lead the nation in wage theft. The garment industry is notorious, and last week the state Labor Commissioner cited 35 carwashes for stealing $1.3 million from their workers.

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