McDonald's operator accused of child labor violations involving more than 100 teens
A federal investigation found child labor violations involving scores of teenagers at more than a dozen McDonald's locations in and around Pittsburgh.
McDonald's franchisee Santonastasso Enterprises broke U.S. labor laws in allowing 14- and 15-year-olds to work outside of legal hours at 13 restaurants, the U.S. Department of Labor said on Monday.
The violations involved 101 minors and included having them work more than three hours a day and after 7 p.m. on school days, as well as working more than 18 hours during the regular school week, according to the agency.
In one case, a child under the age of 16 operated a deep fryer, which was not equipped with a device to automatically lower and raise the baskets, the DOL stated.
"Permitting young workers to work excessive hours can jeopardize their safety, well-being and education," John DuMont, the DOL's wage and hour district director in Pittsburgh, said in a statement. "Employers who hire young workers must understand and comply with federal child labor laws or face costly consequences."
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A federal investigation found child labor violations involving scores of teenagers at more than a dozen McDonald's locations in and around Pittsburgh.
McDonald's franchisee Santonastasso Enterprises broke U.S. labor laws in allowing 14- and 15-year-olds to work outside of legal hours at 13 restaurants, the U.S. Department of Labor said on Monday.
The violations involved 101 minors and included having them work more than three hours a day and after 7 p.m. on school days, as well as working more than 18 hours during the regular school week, according to the agency.
In one case, a child under the age of 16 operated a deep fryer, which was not equipped with a device to automatically lower and raise the baskets, the DOL stated.
"Permitting young workers to work excessive hours can jeopardize their safety, well-being and education," John DuMont, the DOL's wage and hour district director in Pittsburgh, said in a statement. "Employers who hire young workers must understand and comply with federal child labor laws or face costly consequences."
Source: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/mcdonalds-c...s-dol/#app