The DOL has raised the penalties for employers that violate the nation’s child labor laws. Fines for employers with workers under the age of 12 now start at $8,000. Minimum fines for hiring 12- or 13-year-olds now stand at $6,000 for each violation. In cases where 14- or 15-year-olds are illegally hired, the fines range between $6,000 and $11,000 per violation.
DOL stiffens child labor penalties
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