ST. GEORGE — The popular Crumbl Cookies franchise has been found in violation of federal child-labor laws resulting in $57,854 in penalties based on findings in 11 stores in six states.
The federal investigation revealed violations by the Lindon, Utah-based franchise network, allowing young employees – many 14 and 15 years of age – to work more than the law permits or in hazardous or prohibited occupations, according to a news release from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division.
The St. George Crumbl store was not named, but Utah stores in Centerville, Layton and Ogden were. Including Utah, the federal investigation uncovered violations affecting 46 workers at Crumbl Cookies’ locations in California, Minnesota, New Hampshire, Tennessee and Washington, the news release said.
St. George News contacted Crumbl Cookies via email, and the company responded as follows:
We are actively working to understand what has occurred at these specific store locations and will take appropriate action to ensure that all of our franchisees are fully compliant with the law. We apologize to any of our franchisees’ employees who may have been affected by this situation and want to assure the public that we are committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity and compliance at every Crumbl location.
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