Overview

• The Department of Labor's complaint targets Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama, SMART Alabama, and Best Practice Service.
• Investigations revealed the child operated machinery forming auto body parts, violating child labor laws.
• The lawsuit demands the companies cease child labor practices and surrender profits earned from illegal employment.
• Hyundai claims it took immediate remedial actions and argues against being held accountable for suppliers' actions.
• This marks the first instance of the Labor Department suing a major company for child labor violations at a subcontractor.