Popeyes Franchisee Fined Over $200K for Child Labor and Overtime Violations
The U.S. Department of Labor's investigation revealed illegal employment of minors and failure to pay overtime, marking the third citation for the franchisee.
- 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.
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