Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey’s office has reached a $244,000 settlement with popular fast food chain Shake Shack for child labor violations. The violations were found during an investigation that began in 2018 and uncovered that the company had violated child labor laws at multiple locations in Massachusetts.
According to the investigation, Shake Shack had employed minors under the age of 18 for more hours than allowed by law and during prohibited hours. These violations included minors working later into the night than legally permitted, working more hours than allowed for their age group, and operating certain equipment that they were not authorized to use under state regulations.
As part of the settlement, Shake Shack has agreed to pay $244,000 in penalties and restitution to resolve these violations. The company has also committed to implementing new policies and procedures to ensure that they comply with child labor laws in the future.
Attorney General Healey emphasized the importance of enforcing child labor laws to protect young workers and ensure they are not exploited. She stated that violations like those found at Shake Shack are unacceptable and that her office will continue to hold companies accountable for breaking labor laws.
This settlement with Shake Shack serves as a reminder to other companies to review their practices and ensure they are in compliance with labor laws, especially when it comes to employing minors. The Attorney General’s office will continue to monitor businesses to ensure they are following regulations and taking steps to protect young workers from exploitation.
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