McDonald’s franchise in Louisiana and Texas hired minors to work illegally, Labor Department finds

Federal labor officials said the McDonald’s franchise that controls 12 restaurants in metro New Orleans violated child labor laws and has hired more than 80 minors in two states. mcdonalds kprc2 clcik2hou tx la

A McDonald's restaurant in Havertown, Pa., Tuesday, April 26, 2022. McDonald's reports earnings on Tuesday, April 25, 2023.franchise that controls 12 restaurants in metro New Orleans violated child labor laws and has hired more than 80 minors in two states, the U.S. Department of Labor said Tuesday.

Investigators with the Labor Department's Wage and Hour Division also determined the employer allowed three children to operate manual deep fryers, which is prohibited for employees under age 16.New Orleans Owner/Operator Chris Bardell said he's committed to the safety of his people.

Investigators found that in Texas, the company employed 10 minors, 14- to 15-years-old, to work hours longer shifts than is permitted by law. They also learned the employer allowed seven children to operate a manual fryer and oven, and two of the seven to also operate a trash compactor. Marwen & Son was assessed $21,466 in civil penalties for its violations.

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