Children as young as 10 years old were preparing orders and operating the register, according to the Department of Labor.
Three McDonald's franchises in Kentucky were fined more than $200,000 for employing 305 children and violating federal child labor laws.
"Under no circumstances should there ever be a 10-year-old child working in a fast-food kitchen around hot grills, ovens and deep fryers," said Wage and Hour Division District Director Karen Garnett-Civils.The 10-year-olds worked for the Bauer Food LLC franchise, which also employed 22 other minors. They reportedly worked more hours than legally allowed.
The Department of Labor said Archways Richwood LLC, which operates 27 McDonald’s locations, employed 242 minors, between ages 14 and 15.
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