06/28/2022 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/28/2022 11:50
In total, Jersey Mike's Franchise Systems Inc. paid $24,660 in civil money penalties. The division conducted investigations in Freehold, Long Branch, Neptune and Red Bank, New Jersey; Radnor and Horsham, Pennsylvania; Jacksonville and Salisbury, North Carolina; and Emerson and Century, Oregon.
"Child labor laws exist to protect employed minors and ensure their work experience does not compromise their health, well-being, or education," said Wage and Hour District Director Charlene Rachor in Lawrence Township, New Jersey. "As the number of working minors increases during the summer months, it's a good time for employers to review their child labor policies to ensure compliance."
Based in Manasquan, Jersey Mike's Franchise Systems Inc. has approximately 2,000 franchise locations opened and under development.
From fiscal year 2017-2021, the department identified child labor violations in more than 4,000 cases, finding more than 13,000 minor-aged workers employed in violation.Review a fact sheet on Fair Labor Standards Act wage laws and the restaurant industry. The division offers information for employers and for young workers, parents and educators about child labor to promote positive and safe work experiences for teens.
For more information about young workers' rightsand other laws enforced by the division, contact its toll-free helpline at 866-4US-WAGE (487-9243). Learn more about the Wage and Hour Division, including a search toolto use if you think you may be owed back wages collected by the division.