Overview

• A Popeyes franchisee in Oakland, Tracy, and Newark was fined over $200,000 by the U.S. Department of Labor for child labor and overtime violations.
• The franchisee employed children as young as 13 and failed to pay overtime wages for hours worked over 40 in a week.
• This marks the third time the franchisee has been cited for Fair Labor Standards Act violations, with previous incidents in 2003 and 2022.
• Back wages and damages have been distributed to all but four workers, with efforts ongoing to locate them.
• Protests and complaints from employees, including minors, highlighted the illegal employment practices, leading to an investigation and fines.