Owner of 20 Hwy 55 Burgers, Shakes & Fries restaurants enters compliance agreement, pays $11K in penalties for child labor violations

Summary:

The owner of Hwy 55 Burgers, Shakes & Fries, The Little Mint Inc., has entered into an enhanced compliance agreement with the U.S. Department of Labor to improve working conditions for minor-aged employees and compliance with federal labor regulations. The agreement comes after an investigation revealed violations of child labor provisions, including employing 13 children to work after 7 p.m. and more than three hours during a school day, as well as employing a 15-year-old to use manual fryers for cooking fries. As part of the agreement, The Little Mint must take steps to ensure future compliance, including posting notices, requiring employee understanding of child labor laws, and performing quarterly reviews of time records. The agreement also includes penalties of $11,453.