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Teen’s death in Wisconsin sawmill highlights “21st century problem” across the U.S.
[ad_1] Like most workplace accidents, the tragedy that took place at a Wisconsin sawmill in June didn’t have to happen. In fact, Michael Schuls,…
Tag: Child Labor Regulations
Finance
Beef jerky maker employed children who worked on
[ad_1] Monogram Meat Snacks, a maker of beef jerky, corndogs and other meat products, has paid more than $140,000 in penalties for employing at…
Finance
More kids are working dangerous jobs amid weaker labor laws, child migration
[ad_1] A troubling trend is brewing underneath America’s strong employment market: more children are working in dangerous jobs, violating the nation’s labor laws and…
Finance
Sonic Drive-In restaurants pay more than $70,000 for breaking child labor laws
[ad_1] The owners and operators of six Sonic Drive-In restaurants in northwest Nevada have paid more than $70,000 in civil penalties for allegedly violating…
US News
From stakeouts to warrants: How federal investigators found more than 100 children cleaning slaughterhouses
[ad_1] Eighty five years ago, the United States outlawed child abuse in sweatshop labor–a scourge that Franklin Roosevelt called “this ancient atrocity.” So, it…
Finance
Iowa moves to weaken child labor laws, joining other states
[ad_1] Lawmakers in Iowa passed a bill this week that, among other things, would allow children to work an additional two hours on school…
US News
A teen worker was burned while illegally using a deep fryer. McDonald’s was fined more than $3,000
[ad_1] A 15-year-old working at a McDonald’s location in Morristown, Tennessee suffered hot oil burns while using a deep fryer, according to the U.S.…