McDonald's faces charges for child labor law violations
Although child labor has been outlawed in the United States since 1938, there are still companies that are unfortunately attempting to slip under the radar. As it turns out, that includes several McDonald's locations in Kentucky.
One of the most shocking violations of labor laws was committed by Bauer Foods LLC in Louisville, who has been fined $39,711. According to CBS, this franchise owner employed two 10-year-olds, who were the children of a night manager. Not only were the children allegedly unpaid, but were also working as late as 2 a.m. on occasion. In fact, one of the children reportedly used equipment in the kitchen, which is illegal for people under 16.
Other franchise owners facing tens of thousands of dollars charges due to violations committed at McDonald's locations include Archways Richwood and Bell Restaurant Group. Archways Richwood has been charged $143,466 for allowing 242 minors to work over 18 hours per week during school and over 40 hours per week during breaks. The minors were also allowed to perform dangerous tasks. Bell Restaurant Group allowed 39 minors to work illegal hours (including during the school day) and use dangerous equipment; they're facing $29,267 in charges.
As if the unappetizing desserts weren't enough, this is just the latest scandal to taint the McDonald's brand. Consumers aren't taking this news lightly. Many are airing their grievances the comments section of one TikTok explaining the situation.
"America is going backwards!!!" one person wrote.
"It is appalling what our country is becoming," someone else echoed.
"They need much more punishment that a $200,000 fine," another commenter suggested, while one person agreed that "those fines are way too low."
Especially when you consider the health effects those French fries can have on your body, you really have to ask yourself if it's worth it sometimes.
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