We must use every tool at our disposal to lift the living standards of low-wage employees. Eric Schneiderman Read Quote
The secret’s out: New York’s Labor Law provides the power to help low-wage workers earn enough to meet their basic needs. Eric Schneiderman Read Quote
Lawmakers zealously guard their prerogatives, and as much as some might oppose a minimum-wage increase, they will not want to see the issue taken out of their hands. Eric Schneiderman Read Quote
As the state’s chief law enforcement officer, it’s my job to see that perpetrators of fraud are brought to justice. Eric Schneiderman Read Quote
In the 1960s, the public demanded seat belts in cars, but automakers balked. Not until government intervened did seat belts become standard equipment. Now, no one would consider buying a vehicle without this basic safety feature. Eric Schneiderman Read Quote
In 1980, a young Senator Al Gore held the first Congressional hearings on global warming. Eric Schneiderman Read Quote
By cracking down on wage theft, we can make sure workers and taxpayers are not getting ripped off by crooked employers. Eric Schneiderman Read Quote
High-frequency traders are firms all around the world. They’re massive investments. And there is an incredible race for speed now. People are paying hundreds of millions of dollars to shave milliseconds off. Eric Schneiderman Read Quote