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Fast-food chains are working kids to the bone: Child labor violations spike by 600% as McDonald's, Sonic and Chick-fil-A are accused of fueling crisis to make up post-pandemic shortfall

January 15, 2024

US bosses were discovered with nearly 6,000 children on their books last year, according to Department of Labor statistics, up from little over 1,000 in 2015.

New Hampshire United States Reid Maki Nayely Hernandez Jessica Looman David Weil

Source: dailymail.co.uk

As Illegal Child Labor Increases, We Must Protect All Children

October 19, 2023

Incidences of child labor have risen 69% since 2018 and some states are softening regulations to make it easier to hire minors for high-stakes jobs.

United States New Jersey Michael Schuls Michael Lazzeri Jessica Looman Reid Maki

Source: yahoo.com

As Illegal Child Labor Increases, We Must Protect Kids

October 19, 2023

Incidences of child labor have risen 69% since 2018 and some states are softening regulations to make it easier to hire minors for high-stakes jobs.

United States New Jersey Duvan Tomas Perez Reid Maki Mike Roland Jessica Looman

Source: parents.com

The number of kids working in breach of labor rules has spiked 37% this year

November 19, 2022

Faced with low unemployment and a shortage of adult workers, bosses have turned to teens to fill the gap. They benefit from many young migrants who need cash and dont ask questions.

United States Grand Island Gordon Lafer Eidy Aracely Tzi Coc Reid Maki Child Labor Coalition