§ 15-40. Declaration of policy; legislative findings.

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It is hereby found, determined and declared that:
(a)

The Research Institute on Social Policy at Florida International University recently issued two studies that document that wage theft is a significant problem in Florida and more specifically, St. Petersburg.

(b)

Eliminating the underpayment or nonpayment of wages earned by persons working in the City serves a public purpose by:

(1)

Providing economic security for persons working in the City;

(2)

Promoting business and economic development through the elimination of unfair economic competition by unscrupulous businesses that do not pay or that underpay their employees; and

(3)

Reducing the number of employees who rely on public assistance for essential needs because their employer does not pay or underpays earned wages.

(Ord. No. 161-H, § 1, 4-16-2015)

                    
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