Northeast Foods LLC fined over $2M for child labor and wage violations at Burger King, Popeyes franchises.

The Massachusetts Attorney General's office has fined Northeast Foods LLC over $2 million for violating child labor laws and other labor violations at multiple Burger King and Popeyes franchises. The company was accused of assigning minors to work outside legal hours and failing to pay minimum wage. The investigation was triggered by a complaint from a Burger King employee, affecting approximately 2,000 employees.

November 30, 2024
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