Alabama Poultry Plant Faces Federal Lawsuit Over Child Labor Allegations

Mar-Jac Poultry accused of employing minors in hazardous conditions, echoing past violations at Mississippi facility

The U.S. Department of Labor has filed a lawsuit against Mar-Jac Poultry for allegedly hiring minors as young as 16 at its Jasper, Alabama plant.
Federal authorities are seeking to shut down the plant for 30 days due to these child labor violations.
Mar-Jac Poultry has denied knowingly hiring underage workers, attributing the issue to forged documents.
This investigation follows a previous incident where a 16-year-old worker died at a Mar-Jac facility in Mississippi.
Industry groups have reiterated a zero-tolerance policy for child labor, despite ongoing challenges in enforcement.