Attorney General urges protections for low wage workers

Attorney General urges protections for low wage workers
Attorney General urges protections for low wage workers

Attorney General urges protections for low wage workers

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Attorney General Lisa Madigan is urging Gov. Quinn to sign legislation that would help workers access their paycheck. Many low wage workers are issued payroll cards, but these cards are accompanied by fees when workers are trying to manage their money. We talk with Attorney General Lisa Madigan about why these fees exist, and who’s affected most. Photo: Flickr/IGPA_Kelsey