A Department of Labor investigation reveals more than 300 children were working at McDonald's restaurants illegally, including two 10-year-olds in Louisville, Ky.
Two 10-year-olds were found working at a McDonald's in Louisville, Ky., the U.S. Department of Labor reports, sometimes until 2 a.m.
They were among 305 children that a Labor Department investigation found working illegally at three McDonald's MCD franchises, which run 62 restaurants in Kentucky, Indiana, Maryland and Ohio.
"Working in a kitchen late at night near dangerous cooking equipment is a reality for many adults in the food service industry," the Department of Labor said in a news release. "But finding 10-year-old kids in such a work environment is a cause for concern and action by the U.S. Department of Labor."
Tiffanie Boyd, Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer at McDonald's USA, told MarketWatch: "These reports are unacceptable, deeply troubling and run afoul of the high expectations we have for the entire McDonald's brand. It is not lost on us the significant responsibility we carry to ensure a positive and safe experience for everyone under the Arches.
"I know how important it is that every restaurant fosters a culture of safety. As a mother whose teenage son proudly worked at our local McDonald's, I feel this on a very personal level," Boyd added. "We are committed to ensuring our franchisees have the resources they need to foster safe workplaces for all employees and maintain compliance...
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