Ever been under 18 and owned a spray paint can or a permanent marker? Crime.

Ever connected to an open wifi network without directly confirming with the owner you're allowed? Crime.

Ever held your phone while driving? Crime. Happen to also be headed downhill and hit 1mph over the limit? Double crime!

Ever walked across your street outside of clearly marked crossings? Crime.

Ever sung happy birthday in public? Crime.

Ever played a poker game for small stakes at home? Crime.

Ever had a pet and not registered them with your county? Crime.

Ever peed outside? Crime.

Ever bought something online and not reported it for taxes? Crime.

Ever sat on the sidewalk? Crime.

The list goes on and on.

* I'm not aware of any laws I've unintentionally broken. *

So, working as intended?

I get what your meaning but this phrasing cracked me up.

Not sure about this source, but [0] gives some insight into this. Wage theft is typically defined as legally earned wages than an employer refuses to give to the employee (think tips not being given appropriately, overtime hours not compensated for as an hourly employee, etc.)

[0] https://www.epi.org/publication/wage-theft-bigger-problem-fo...