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Tennessee Firm Accused of Illegally Employing Minors in Slaughterhouse Cleanup
1 year ago•Source: NBC News
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A Popeyes restaurant in Troy, Michigan, has been cited for violating child labor laws after employing 63 teens aged 14-15 during school hours, resulting in a $48,251 fine. The parent company, Restaurant Brands International, did not immediately comment. The Labor Department has seen a 69% increase in child labor law violations, with 955 cases identified in fiscal year 2023, and has formed an Interagency Task Force to Combat Child Labor Exploitation to address the issue.