yes, let’s take terms from law and then muddy the definitions so we can post braindead takes about definitions that aren’t real. that’s sure to convince people of anything.
As far as I am aware, the legal definition came after the concept was academically discussed. I don’t think discussing forms of wage thefts that are not currently under the legal definition (of which law, even?) is to the detriment of anyone except unscrupulous bosses.
I’ll be the pedantic one here and say it: Big Bird is wrong here, this is not wage theft.
Wage theft is unpaid wages, unpaid overtime, unpaid benefits, tip theft, etc.
If Big Bird is a Marxist, he should describe this type of theft as surplus labor value.
Or if Big Bird is a capitalist, he would just call it profit.
Considering that wage theft is the biggest form of theft, It’s not good to dilute the word.
I’ll be more pedantic. If the bosses hinted or promised pay raises if sales went up, which bosses often do, and sales often do, then it is wage theft.
no, that’s not wage theft. it has a specific legal definition.
Just because something has a legal definition doesn’t mean it can’t have a broader vernacular use.
yes, let’s take terms from law and then muddy the definitions so we can post braindead takes about definitions that aren’t real. that’s sure to convince people of anything.
As far as I am aware, the legal definition came after the concept was academically discussed. I don’t think discussing forms of wage thefts that are not currently under the legal definition (of which law, even?) is to the detriment of anyone except unscrupulous bosses.
lawful or legal?