WebNov 20, 2024 · MORTON, MS – After investigations by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD), three Mississippi poultry processing plants have paid $45,719 in back wages to 129 employees to resolve minimum wage and overtime violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). WebNov 15, 2024 · A Department of Labor employee said in a declaration that clock-in records at eight different meat processing plants revealed photographs of workers who may be …
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Meat Processing - Child Labor Laws
Web1 day ago · The Biden administration is urging U.S. meat processors to make sure children aren't being illegally hired to perform dangerous jobs at their plants. The call comes after an investigation found... Web1 day ago · US urges meat companies to ensure they don’t use child labor. FILE - U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, center, tours the Greater Omaha Packing beef … WebFeb 17, 2024 · The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 prohibits all minors from working in hazardous occupations, which regulators have defined to include sanitation in meatpacking facilities. It also prohibits... round 8 world cup