US Department of Labor Seeks Injunction Against Fayette Janitorial for Child Labor Violations

The injunction aims to halt the employment of minors in hazardous conditions at meat processing facilities.

The U.S. Department of Labor has requested a federal court to issue a temporary restraining order and injunction against Fayette Janitorial Service LLC to stop the employment of children in dangerous jobs.
Investigations revealed that Fayette employed minors, some as young as 13, to clean dangerous equipment at meat processing plants in Virginia and Iowa.
At least one minor suffered severe injuries while employed, highlighting the risks associated with such work.
Federal laws prohibit the employment of individuals under 18 in meat processing plants due to the hazardous nature of the work.
The Department of Labor is using every legal resource available to protect workers and end child labor violations, with ongoing investigations into Fayette's labor practices.