Federal investigations find Jersey Mike’s franchise operator violated child labor regulations at 4 northern Virginia locations, denied overtime pay

Summary:

The U.S. Department of Labor conducted investigations at four Jersey Mike's franchise locations in northern Virginia and found that the operator, JM Burke LLC, violated federal child labor regulations. The violations included allowing 14 minors under the age of 16 to perform hazardous tasks and work longer hours than permitted. The company paid $108,161 in civil money penalties to resolve the child labor violations and paid $856 in overtime back wages to affected workers. The Wage and Hour Division has also identified potential overtime violations at the Ashburn location and is offering a free webinar on April 3, 2024, to educate employers and others about child labor protections.