The operator of Little Caesars in Farmington Hills violated child labor laws and was fined $26,000. dollars

(FOX2) – The U.S. Department of Labor announced this week that the employer of a Little Caesars franchise has been fined tens of thousands of dollars for violations of child labor laws.

An investigation found that children under the age of majority were operating dangerous equipment and working beyond permitted hours at a Farmington Hills pizzeria.

She also determined that several children were working illegally, which led to violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Dig deeper:

JMP Pizza Inc., operator of Little Caesars pizzeria, paid a civil penalty of $26,341 to the Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division after children were found to be working heavy equipment and working after hours they were allowed to work.

One child under the age of 16 used an oven preheated to 500 to 900 degrees Fahrenheit and a pizza dough mixer. It is illegal for 14- and 15-year-olds to bake.

Three other children also worked later and longer hours than labor law allows.

According to a press release from the U.S. Department of Labor, children under the age of 16 cannot work later than 7 p.m. after Labor Day and before May 31.

In summer, the rules are a bit looser, when children can work even until 9 p.m. On days off from school, work may not exceed eight hours.

What they say:

It is important for young people to acquire important skills as they grow up, said a department head at the labor department.

“However, we must protect children and ensure that their first job is a safe job and does not interfere with their education or well-being,” he added.

“The Fair Labor Standards Act allows for safe work experience, but limits the employment of young workers in certain positions and certain hours and provides penalties if employers do not follow the law,” Timolin Mitchell said.

Rules of youth! the initiative promotes appropriate working guidelines for young people, informing both employers and parents about what is allowed.

What you can do:

The Wage and Hour Division also has a toll-free hotline for anyone who needs help.

Employees and employers can call the agency’s toll-free hotline at 866-4US-WAGE (487-9243).

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