The Labor Department said Tuesday that a McDonald’s franchise in Louisiana and Texas violated child labor laws. The department fined the franchise for the violations.
The U.S. Labor Department announced Tuesday a McDonald’s franchise in Louisiana and Texas violated child labor laws and has hired more than 80 minors to work in the two states.
"Since learning of these violations, I've introduced mandatory child labor law trainings for my restaurant managers and conducted regular audits to ensure we're in compliance with labor regulations," Bardell said.operated in Texas by Marwen & Son LLC in the cities of Cedar Park, Georgetown and Leander.
Investigators discovered that the company employed 10 minors – ages 14 and 15 – to work longer shifts than legally allowed. They also found that the employer permitted seven children to operate a manual fryer and oven, and two of those seven were allowed to operate a trash compactor.The Labor Department fined the employers for violating child labor laws.
"Employers must never jeopardize the safety and well-being of young workers or interfere with their education," said Betty Campbell, Wage and Hour Division Regional Administrator in Dallas. "While learning new skills in the workforce is an important part of growing up, an employer’s first obligation is to make sure minor-aged children are protected from potential workplace hazards.
"We take this issue seriously and are committed to ensuring our franchisees have the resources they need to maintain compliance with all U.S. labor laws," McDonald’s USA Chief People Officer Tiffanie Boyd said in a statement.
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