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McDonald's franchise in Louisiana and Texas hired minors to work illegally, Labor Department finds (apnews.com)

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Federal labor officials say the McDonald’s franchise that controls 12 restaurants in metro New Orleans violated child labor laws and has hired more than 80 minors in two states.

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[–] [email protected] 17 points 2 years ago (7 children)

"The franchise received a $56,106 civil penalty for the violations, according to the news release."

Cost of doing business

[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

That's like $700 per violation. Easily worth it if it means filling the position a week earlier than following the law.

It's so strange that you get a bulk discount on criming.

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