Restaurant Chain Closes After Child Labor Violations in CA
Napa, California — A Northern California Mexican restaurant chain has permanently shut down following federal investigations that revealed child labor violations and led to nearly $50,000 in fines. C Casa, which operated locations in Napa, Emeryville, and San Ramon, announced the closure on January 1 via its website and social media. “For the past 15 […]
Fines for Dangerous Conditions for Child Workers in LA
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CALIFORNIA – The U.S. Department of Labor has secured a consent judgment in federal court, requiring a meat processor in City of Industry and a staffing agency in Downey to return $327,484 in illegally obtained profits from exploiting child labor. Additionally, the employers must pay $62,516 in fines to the department. The […]
Child Labor at McDonald’s: Illegal Practices
CALIFORNIA – Federal officials have uncovered more cases of child labor at McDonald’s restaurants after recently revealing that 305 minors, including two 10-year-olds, were illegally employed at franchise locations. The recent infractions involve 83 minors at 16 McDonald’s franchise locations in Louisiana and Texas, according to findings from the U.S. Department of Labor investigations shared […]
