The Pandemic And Wage Theft, State Lawmakers Try To Curb Abuse Against Referees

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Basketball referee during an NCAA basketball game
Basketball referee during an NCAA basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, in New York. AP Photo

We talk to a reporter about wage theft, and why some employers have been allowed to “rip off workers without consequences.” Then, we talk about a new state bill that would make it a crime to abuse or intimidate sports officials in an effort to reduce the abuse referees can face.

Featured in this Show

  • Low Wage Workers Most At Risk Of Wage Theft

    Economists know that wage theft increases during a recession. A report from The Center for Public Integrity breaks down why. We discuss how low wage workers are most at risk with the report’s author.

  • New Bill Aims To Curtail Abuse Against Referees

    A proposal in the state Assembly would make it a crime to abuse or intimidate sports officials. Our guest says behavior by fans, especially parents, has gotten out of hand and is causing fewer people to become referees.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Tyler Ditter Technical Director
  • Jana Rose Schleis Producer
  • Bill Martens Producer
  • Alexia Fernández Campbell Guest
  • Barry Mano Guest