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business1 year ago•2 min saved

Tennessee Company Fined $2M for Employing Children in Hazardous Jobs

Tuff Torq Corporation, a Tennessee manufacturer, has been ordered to pay nearly $300,000 in fines and turn over profits after allegedly employing children under 18 in hazardous jobs, violating child labor laws. The U.S. Department of Labor found that at least one minor was operating a power-driven hoisting apparatus, deemed particularly hazardous for those under 18. Tuff Torq has entered into a consent decree with the Department of Labor, agreeing to take steps to prevent future violations, including regular training, establishing an anonymous tip line, and allowing unannounced facility searches. The company is also prohibited from retaliating against employees who file complaints or testify.

via WATE 6 On Your Side|

#business #child-labor-laws #department-of-labor

entertainment1 year ago•29 min saved

"Allegations Against JoJo Siwa: Promised Pop Stardom, Ended Up 'Thrown in the Trash'"

Leigha Sanderson, a teenager with spina bifida, was promised pop stardom by JoJo Siwa and her mother, Jessalyn, through a reality TV competition. However, Sanderson and her family allege mistreatment, grueling rehearsals, and verbal abuse during their time in the pop group XOMG Pop!. They claim that the Siwas subjected the children to intense physical duress, encouraged drama, and failed to compensate them adequately. The allegations highlight concerns about the lack of protections for minors in the entertainment industry, particularly in the realm of social media, and raise questions about child labor laws and exploitation.

via Rolling Stone|

#abuse-allegations #child-labor-laws #entertainment

business1 year ago•2 min saved

Popeyes Franchise Fined for Child Labor Violations in Michigan and Bay Area

Michigan Popeyes franchise fined $48,251 for violating child labor laws after 63 teens, ages 14 and 15, were found to have worked more than 18 hours when school was in session and past 7 p.m. before June 1 and past 9 p.m. between June 1 and Labor Day. The parent company, Michigan Multi-King Inc., which operates the Popeyes in Troy, cooperated in the investigation and took action to remediate the issues. The Fair Labor Standards Act prohibits 14- and 15-year-old employees from working late hours and operating hazardous equipment. Popeyes franchisee is committed to ensuring strict compliance with labor laws going forward.

via MLive.com|

#business #child-labor-laws #fine

labor-law-violations1 year ago•3 min saved

Michigan Popeyes and Oakland County Fast-Food Restaurant Cited for Violating Child Labor Laws

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.

via Fox Business|

#child-labor-laws #department-of-labor #labor-law-violations

politics1 year ago•2 min saved

Florida Legislators Ease Restrictions on Teen Labor Laws

The Florida House passed a bill to loosen child labor laws, allowing 16- and 17-year-olds to work longer and later hours, a year after enacting tougher immigrant employment laws. Supporters argue that the changes will help teenagers build careers and earn money amid a labor shortage, while opponents express concerns about potential exploitation and negative impacts on schoolwork. The Senate has a similar bill, but with more cautious measures, as concerns about young people working excessively and sacrificing their education are raised.

via The Associated Press|

#child-labor-laws #education #employment

society2 years ago•2 min saved

"Rising Trend: US States Push for Teen Bartenders Amidst Changing Labor Laws"

Several US states, including Iowa, Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia, New Mexico, Alabama, Wisconsin, and Idaho, have either enacted or introduced laws that would allow minors aged 14 to 17 to serve alcohol and bartend. This trend is driven by businesses and lawmakers seeking solutions to the ongoing labor shortage. The National Restaurant Association has reportedly supported these efforts, although there are concerns about the potential risks and dangers of putting minors in contact with alcohol.

via Business Insider|

#alcohol-service-age #child-labor-laws #labor-shortage

workplace-safety2 years ago•2 min saved

Tragic Accident Claims Life of 16-Year-Old at Mississippi Poultry Plant

A 16-year-old boy from Guatemala died in an on-the-job accident at a poultry plant in Mississippi, violating child labor laws. The incident is under investigation by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division. The cause of death was attributed to equipment at the plant, and an autopsy report is pending. This is the second death at the same plant in two years, and the company has a history of safety violations. The incident highlights the broader issue of child labor violations involving migrant workers in the United States.

via NBC News|

#child-labor-laws #guatemalan-migrant #osha-investigation

business2 years ago•3 min saved

Subway owner faces federal injunction for bounced checks.

The owner of 14 Subway franchise locations in the Bay Area, John Michael Meza, has been hit with a preliminary federal court injunction for allegedly violating child labor laws, issuing bad checks, and obstructing a federal investigation. Meza is accused of instructing employees as young as 14 and 15 to operate dangerous equipment, allowing children to work longer hours, failing to pay wages, and keeping tips from customers. The injunction forbids Meza from violating child labor laws, threatening and retaliating against workers, and obstructing a federal investigation. Meza was also ordered to stop issuing employees checks drawn from accounts with insufficient funds and not to pay his workers using non-payroll accounts.

via KRON4|

#bad-checks #business #child-labor-laws

politics2 years ago•5 min saved

Controversial Proposal: Loosening Child Labor Laws to Address Worker Shortage

Lawmakers in several states, largely led by Republican lawmakers, are proposing legislation to loosen child labor laws to address worker shortages, including allowing children to work in more hazardous occupations, longer hours on school nights, and serving alcohol in bars and restaurants as young as 14. Child welfare advocates worry that the measures represent a coordinated push to scale back hard-won protections for minors. The Department of Labor reported in February that child labor violations had increased by nearly 70 percent since 2018.

via PBS NewsHour|

#child-labor-laws #child-welfare-advocates #labor-regulations

business2 years ago•2 min saved

Oakland Popeyes faces child labor allegations and shutdown.

A Popeyes restaurant in Oakland, California has been shut down by the company after teenage employees filed complaints accusing the outlet of breaking state child labor laws with long hours and late shifts. The franchisee-operated store was closed and an investigation was opened into the claims filed with the California labor department. The workers began a strike over complaints that minor employees were asked to skip school for shifts and work past 11 p.m.

via Yahoo News|

#business #california #child-labor-laws

business2 years ago•2 min saved

Oakland Popeyes faces child labor violations and shutdown.

via Yahoo! Voices|

#business #california #child-labor-laws

business2 years ago•1 min saved

Louisville McDonald's Fined for Employing 10-Year-Olds Until 2 a.m.

Three McDonald's franchisees have been fined over $200,000 for violating federal child labor laws, including employing two 10-year-olds without pay. The franchises collectively had 305 minors working illegally, with some working longer hours than legally permitted. The franchises must pay civil penalties, with one franchise also having to pay back wages to 58 employees. Federal child labor laws state that 14- and 15-year-olds cannot work more than three hours on a school day and eight hours on a non-school day, and cannot work more than 18 hours in a school week and 40 hours in a non-school week.

via NPR|

#business #child-labor-laws #fines

politics2 years ago•10 min saved

Controversial Legislation and Rollbacks: Recent Developments in Government and Education.

The Foundation for Government Accountability, a conservative advocacy group, has been drafting state legislation to strip child workplace protections, gaining traction among Republicans to relax regulations that prevent children from working long hours in dangerous conditions. The group has found success in several states, including Arkansas, where a new law eliminates work permits and age verification for workers younger than 16. The Biden administration has announced a crackdown on child labor violators, calling the proposed state child labor laws "irresponsible." Critics argue that the FGA's bills endanger children on the job and entice others to leave school to join the workforce.

via The Washington Post|

#biden-administration #child-labor-laws #conservative-advocacy

politics2 years ago•4 min saved

Iowa Senate approves longer work hours for teenage workers.

The Iowa Senate passed a bill that would allow children to work longer hours, including in jobs that are currently prohibited, such as serving alcohol. The bill's Republican supporters said it will modernize Iowa's laws and teach children valuable skills through workforce training programs. Democrats argued the bill will increase the risk of workplace accidents by exposing inexperienced kids to more dangerous work environments. The proposal has drawn condemnation from labor unions, which have held protests around the state in an effort to stop it.

via Des Moines Register|

#child-labor-laws #democrats #iowa