“Usually people come in and say, ‘I've been robbed. I haven't been paid for two weeks. I haven't been paid for a month. I haven't been paid for two months,’” Duman tellsTeen Vogue There are things you can do to protect yourself against wage theft and to fight back if you have been robbed by your boss. This article is a guide for young people heading into the workforce for the first time.The first step is knowing your rights at work.TheFair Labor Standards Act Let’s say that you, and maybe a couple of your coworkers, are ready to do something about your wage theft. What are your options? In my view, what set O'Rourke apart from Cruz was his willingness to engage and connect with voters to better understand the lived experiences of Black, brown, and other minority residents in the Lone Star State.