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Feb 25, 2023 · Arriving in record numbers, they’re ending up in dangerous jobs that violate child labor laws — including in factories that make products for well-known brands like Cheetos and Fruit of the Loom.
- The Kids on the Night Shift - The New York Times
The Biden administration has pledged to start fining brands...
- The Kids on the Night Shift - The New York Times
Feb 26, 2023 · Child labor negatively affects the education and health of children who engage in it, experts say. Employers are responsible for ensuring a safe workplace that complies with child labor...
May 3, 2023 · Immigration advocates say the loosening of child labor rules poses the greatest threat to migrant children, who are already more vulnerable to exploitation. The number of unaccompanied...
Mar 14, 2023 · Already in 2023, seven bills to weaken child labor protections have been introduced in six Midwestern states (Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, and South Dakota) and in Arkansas, where a bill repealing restrictions on work for 14- and 15-year-olds has now been signed into law.
Mar 7, 2024 · As states continue to enact laws and child labor standards that are more dangerous and negligent than the FLSA, federal legislation should prioritize child labor protections by ensuring that companies are held accountable at every step of the supply chain.
Jun 9, 2023 · Here are some child labour facts to help you understand the issue: It’s estimated that there are 160 million victims of child labour, worldwide. 79 million child labour victims work in dirty, dangerous and degrading jobs. Almost half of all child labourers are between ages 5 and 11.
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Sep 18, 2023 · The Biden administration has pledged to start fining brands for violating child-labor laws, but so far it has imposed penalties only on subcontractors.
