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Child Labor Violations Surge In U.S. As Companies Exploit Cheap Labor

The U.S. Department of Labor has reported a significant increase in child labor violations, with some well-known companies employing children in dangerous conditions. PHOTO BY TUCKER TANGEMAN/UNSPLASH

The U.S. Department of Labor has reported a significant increase in child labor violations, with some well-known companies employing children in dangerous conditions.

The tight labor market has led many employers to seek the cheapest available labor, with state legislators even pushing bills that would limit legal protections for underage workers, CNN reports.

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