Fair and just wages are essential for the continued growth of the working sector of society. Wages are the compensation given by business owners to employees providing adequate service. It is, therefore, vital that wages are fair and just so as not to abuse the worker of their toil and efforts. The reality is that some entrepreneurs take advantage of their employees, and laws have been set in place to safeguard the employee's rights to receive just compensation accordingly. 

Wage theft is the term used to describe a business owner not paying employees the right amount of compensation for their work. The great state of Massachusetts cannot let this happen; we must enforce a simple policy to lessen the chances of this theft. Business owners should be required to have wage rights posters on all office walls in Massachusetts. 

Under the Fair Labor Standard Act, posters with details of proper wages and hourly pay should be placed in areas where everyone can see. It will empower workers by informing them of their rights and act as a warning for businesses to ensure the welfare of their employees.

The idea of just compensation dates back to ancient times. Plato delved into the concept of justice and that the craftsman, through his expertise, must receive compensation for the beauty and knowledge he used to craft something of use and value. It is an injustice not to reciprocate labor with the correct value, and it will be detrimental to society if not addressed. 

In a modern company or workplace, the wage is dictated by the quality of work and the amount of time spent working. Hourly wages must be maintained, as well as overtime pay, which some companies overlook sadly. 

The worker's rights must be safeguarded, as they are prone to abuse and wage theft. Desperate times result in desperate measures, and a hopeless person seeking money will succumb to unfavorable wages to survive. 

No one should be subject to these unfair dealings in modern society. Offices need to have wage rights posters to show and remind everyone that in Massachusetts, everyone is protected, especially those in need of protection.