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business1 year ago

Smithfield Fined $2M for Child Labor Violations in Minnesota

Smithfield Packaged Meats Corp. has agreed to pay a $2 million fine for alleged child labor violations at its St. James, Minnesota plant, marking the largest penalty ever recovered by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry. The investigation found that at least 11 minors, aged 14-17, were employed in hazardous conditions, violating state labor laws. While Smithfield disputes the allegations, claiming the minors used fake IDs, the company has agreed to settle to avoid prolonged litigation and will implement measures to ensure future compliance.

via KARE11.com|
#business#childlabor#laborlaws
social-issues-labor2 years ago

"Child Migrants Exploited in Hazardous and Unlawful Labor Practices"

A New York Times investigation revealed that migrant children in the U.S. are working in dangerous and illegal jobs, such as roofing and construction, which are prohibited for minors. Private auditors, hired to identify unlawful labor practices, consistently fail to detect child labor, partly due to conflicts of interest and ineffective auditing practices. Children often work night shifts with fake IDs, making it harder for auditors to identify them. The surge in migrant children working in hazardous conditions is attributed to poverty and the need to support their families. Despite the severity of the issue, the Department of Labor's limited resources and reliance on private audits hinder effective enforcement of child labor laws.

via PBS NewsHour|
##childlabor#laborlaws
economy2 years ago

"New Year Brings Minimum Wage Hike in Illinois and Varied Law Changes in Missouri and Kansas"

Illinois has raised its minimum wage by $1, from $13 to $14 per hour, effective in 2024. Tipped workers will now earn $8.40 per hour, while workers under 18 working less than 650 hours annually will make $12 per hour. This marks the sixth increase since 2019, progressing towards the goal of a $15 minimum wage by 2025, as established by Governor JB Pritzker.

via WLS-TV|
##chicago#economy
world-news2 years ago

"Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus Receives 6-Month Jail Sentence in Bangladesh Labor Case"

Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus was sentenced to six months in jail by a labor court in Dhaka, Bangladesh, for violating labor laws through his company, Grameen Telecom. The court found that the company failed to make 67 employees permanent, did not form employee welfare funds, and did not distribute 5% of dividends to staff as per company policy. Yunus, who is known for pioneering microcredit through Grameen Bank, has faced a series of legal challenges and criticism from Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's administration. His supporters claim the charges are politically motivated, especially in the context of the upcoming general election. International leaders have expressed concern over the situation, and Yunus has been granted bail with the option to appeal within 30 days.

via The Associated Press|
##bangladesh#grameentelecom