File a Wage Theft Complaint
The City of Austin’s Wage Theft Program makes sure that businesses contracting with the City have not been found guilty of wage theft by state or federal agencies.
What is Wage Theft?
Wage theft happens when a worker does not receive full payment for the work they performed. This is different from a subcontractor, vendor or business not being paid for services or invoices.
Examples of wage theft include:
- Outright nonpayment of wages
- Asking employees to work off the clock
- Withholding employee tips
- Misclassifying employees as independent contractors
To learn more about the City of Austin’s wage theft standards, view the Wage Theft Ordinance (3.6 MB).
How to File a Complaint
If you believe you are a victim of wage theft—or you’ve witnessed an act of wage theft by an employer or vendor—you can file a complaint with the City of Austin.
Request to Investigate
Access the Wage Theft Complaint Form
Please fill out this form to the best of your ability, with the understanding that our office may use the information provided to investigate whether a person, business, or other entity has committed a crime under Texas law.
Solicitud Para Investigar
Acceda al Formulario de Denuncia por Robo de Salarios
Favor de completar este formulario lo mejor que usted pueda con el entendimiento de que nuestra oficina puede utilizar la informacion proporcionada para investigar si una persona, un negocio, o otra entidad ha cometido un crimen bajo las leyes de Texas.
Complete and Submit the Form
Fill out all required fields and click "Submit" at the bottom of the page.
View Restricted Vendors
Employers or vendors who have been found guilty of wage theft and are not allowed to do business with the City are listed in the restricted vendor report (72KB).