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Elon Musk’s Doge staffers face protest over labor department visit

Representatives of ‘department of government efficiency’ set sights on latest target in federal agency overhaul

The Guardian - US

Waffle House Workers Say Owners Pocket Millions Through Wage Theft

Servers say the chain forces them to do janitorial work, dishwashing for lower tipped wages and robs them of up to $46.8 million.

Capital & Main

Cleaning Company Busted for 'Oppressive Child Labor' for Second Time This Year, Made Kids Work Illegal Night Shift at Iowa Pork Factory

A cleaning company has been busted for alleged "oppressive child labor" after making nearly a dozen kids work illegal night shifts at an Iowa pork factory.

Latin Times

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Smithfield agrees to pay $2 million to resolve child labor allegations at Minnesota meat plant

One of the nation’s largest meat processors has agreed to pay $2 million to resolve allegations of child labor violations at a plant in Minnesota

The Independent UK

IT jobs have median salaries double that of all occupations in the U.S. Here’s how you can make more money in the space

With median salaries above $130,000 for many roles, IT is not an industry to pass up on.

Fortune

Democrats seek data on ‘oppressive child labor’ amid rise in reports of US abuses

Exclusive: senior House members write letter seeking information on child labor violations in federally funded programs

The Guardian - US

Former NY Cop turned model arrested in extortion plot targeting cosmetology small business

The model allegedly threatened to make false claims about the cosmetology business and file reports of labor violations to the US Department of Labor

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U.S. Labor Department Sues Hyundai Over Child Labor Allegations

U.S. Department of Labor sues companies for illegal child labor practices, emphasizing the importance of upholding laws and protecting young workers.

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Biden Administration Finalizes Rule To Expand Overtime Pay To Millions Of Salaried Workers

The US Department of Labor announced a final rule that will extend overtime pay eligibility to around 4 million salaried workers, surpassing previous regulations.

International Business Times

Being the main breadwinner didn't necessarily keep married mums in work during the pandemic

In the toughest days of the pandemic, many dual-income families made the difficult choice to drop down to one income.

The Conversation

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

Major companies implicated in employing underage workers in hazardous conditions, sparking concerns over weakened child labor laws.

Zenger

‘I have not seen one cent’: billions stolen in wage theft from US workers

Employees across the country are not getting paid what they are owed, and critics say government is toothless to help

The Guardian - US

Special Report-How a fake ID repeatedly enabled Hyundai suppliers to employ child labor in Alabama

On Nov 22, a team of state and federal labor officials conducted a surprise inspection and noticed a young-looking worker at a warehouse operated here by the logistics unit of Korean automaking giant Hyundai Motor Group.

Reuters

‘An inherent indignity’: the fight to get workers with disability a living wage

Advocates are highlighting a system of state tax credits across the US that allow employers to pay employees as low as $3 an hour

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