Utah cookie company’s franchises fined nearly $58k for violating child labor laws

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“It is the responsibility of every employer who hires minor workers to understand child labor laws, and comply with them or potentially face costly consequences,” said Betty Campbell, a federal administrator over the Wage and Hour Division.

The heated battle full of sugar and spice has included Crumbl’s CEO, Jason McGowan,from Crumbl’s database through an ex-employee. Dirty Dough has denied the allegations and started an ad campaign with billboards declaring: “Cookies so good we’re being sued!”

The U.S. Department of Labor reported finding violations at Crumbl franchises across six states. Among those, 46 teen workers were affected. A spokesperson for the department said the fines are the responsibility of the franchise holders, not the main corporation. The total penalties levied amount to $57,854 for the violations, with fines varying per location based on the severity of the problem.

 

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Let’s talk about safe food handling 🤫 for all the employees? This is a slap on the hand for a fine….they make that in less then a day.

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Utah cookie company fined nearly $58k for violating child labor laws at franchisesCrumbl Cookies, which started in Logan, is facing nearly $58,000 in fines, after federal investigators say they found several of its franchises were violating child labor laws. Can't the Feds tell an elf from a child?🤶 Great. That's why my child lost his job? BS!
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