The U.S. Department of Labor found that 11 Crumbl Cookie franchises violated child labor law regulations.Getty Images
Crumbl Cookies, the TikTok-famous cookie chain, is feeling the heat after a federal investigation found that nearly a dozen of the company's franchise locations violated child labor law regulations.
The U.S. Department of Labor found violations at 11 of the Utah-based company's franchise locations across six states — California, Minnesota, New Hampshire, Tennessee, Utah and Washington.
The violations ranged from allowing minor-aged employees to work longer and later hours than the law permits to having them perform tasks they aren’t legally old enough to do, such as operating potentially dangerous ovens and other machinery.
The violations affected 46 employees, some as young as age 14. The DOL imposed $57,854 in penalties against the franchises where the violations took place.
“Employers must ensure that part-time employment does not jeopardize the safety or education of young workers,” explained Wage and Hour Division Regional Administrator Betty Campbell in Dallas. “It is the responsibility of every employer who hires minor workers to understand child labor laws, and comply with them or potentially face costly consequences.”
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