The sandwich chain agreed to pay $24,660 in civil penalties to settle allegations that it let 14-and 15-year-olds work more hours than allowed.
Ten Jersey Mike’s locations allowed 14- and 15-year-old employees work more hours and later than is permitted by child labor laws, federal officials said.
Jersey Mike’s agreed to pay $24,660 in civil penalties to settle allegations that the sandwich shop chain let 14-and 15-year-olds work past 7 p.m. on school days, past 9 p.m. in the summer and more than three hours on school days, the U.S. Department of Labor said in a statement.Federal investigators visited shops in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, North Carolina and Oregon.
“Child labor laws exist to protect employed minors and ensure their work experience does not compromise their health, well-being, or education,” said Wage and Hour District Director Charlene Rachor in a statement. “As the number of working minors increases during the summer months, it’s a good time for employers to review their child labor policies to ensure compliance.”Fair Labor Standards Act’s child labor provisionsFounded in Point Pleasant, N.J.
France Dernières Nouvelles, France Actualités
Similar News:Vous pouvez également lire des articles d'actualité similaires à celui-ci que nous avons collectés auprès d'autres sources d'information.
Jersey Mike’s pays $24K in penalties for letting 14- and 15-year-old work too many hoursFour of the 10 locations breaking child labor laws were in New Jersey, the Department of Labor said.
Lire la suite »
Carry permits expected to skyrocket in New Jersey after SCOTUS ruling'We're starting to see another rise in people looking for the compact carry guns now,' said Arsenal Gun Shop owner Tom Vadurro.
Lire la suite »
New Jersey Father Writes 2 LGBTQ Children's Books For Better Representation, Teaching Tolerance To ChildrenA New Jersey father wanted a more accurate representation for his child and decided to write an LGBTQ 🏳️🌈 children's book featuring two fathers with mixed-race children. GoldnerTV has the story.
Lire la suite »
Man charged with trying to meet 15-year-old for sex at Jersey ShoreThe 56-year-old Ventnor man is charged with luring
Lire la suite »
No charges for police officers after fatal shooting in Ventnor, New JerseyBody camera video shows officers repeatedly asking Amir Johnson to drop a broken bottle he was carrying.
Lire la suite »
New Jersey City University president steps down; school declares financial emergencyScott, the former president and CEO of the Jersey City Medical Center, said the school has appealed to the state Legislature for more aid.
Lire la suite »