"As for deterring wage theft, there's got to be some good strategies. Maybe both sides enter hours worked. If values match, the payment is processed. If not, the disagreement is escalated somehow."
In a union shop, that's what happens. The worker files a grievance and it's settled or arbitrated. This happens all the time; it's no big deal.
In Germany, there are workers councils to which such problems can be brought.
In the US, the worker gets fired for raising the issue, and can then sue for damages, maybe getting paid years later.
In a union shop, that's what happens. The worker files a grievance and it's settled or arbitrated. This happens all the time; it's no big deal.
In Germany, there are workers councils to which such problems can be brought.
In the US, the worker gets fired for raising the issue, and can then sue for damages, maybe getting paid years later.