ATLANTA - Millions of minors under 18 join the workforce annually - many in the food industry. The U.S. Department of Labor is working to ensure employers in the Southeast know their legal obligations regarding the employment of minors. In support of efforts, the department’s Wage and Hour Division invites restaurant employers, minor-aged workers and their parents, school representatives and other interested stakeholders to join its Southeast Region for a Child Labor Lunch and Learn webinar on Feb. 10 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. CT. This event provides an opportunity for participants to learn more about federal laws governing youth employment. Participation is free, but registration is required. In the Southeast, the division found child labor violations in more than 190 food service industry employers investigated in FYs 2020-21, resulting in over $1M in penalties assessed to employers. In addition, investigations recovered over $1.5M in back wages and liquidated damages for over 2,000 workers. The division’s southeast regional office has responsibility for Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. (Source: Census Bureau 01/25/22) US Department of Labor offers webinar to help Southeast’s restaurant employers avoid common child labor compliance violations | U.S. Department of Labor (dol.gov)
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