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Children illegally worked dangerous overnight shifts at pork processing plant, feds find

Federal investigators found minors working illegally at Seaboard Triumph Foods, violating child labor laws.
Seaboard Foods has a history of illegal child labor practices since at least 2019.

Children Worked Dangerous Shifts at Iowa Slaughterhouse, Inquiry Finds

Qvest Sanitation fined for hiring children for hazardous work in Iowa slaughterhouse.

Children illegally worked dangerous overnight shifts at pork processing plant, feds find

Federal investigators found minors working illegally at Seaboard Triumph Foods, violating child labor laws.
Seaboard Foods has a history of illegal child labor practices since at least 2019.

Children Worked Dangerous Shifts at Iowa Slaughterhouse, Inquiry Finds

Qvest Sanitation fined for hiring children for hazardous work in Iowa slaughterhouse.
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House of Prime Rib Sued For the Second Time In Two Years Over Alleged Labor Violations

The House of Prime Rib is facing a class action lawsuit for allegedly violating labor laws by denying employees mandatory rest and meal breaks.
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Best Wireless stole wages, denied breaks and charged employees for uniforms; AG recovers $750,000

Best Wireless unlawfully deducted wages and denied overtime, leading to Attorney General's recovery of $750,000 for affected employees.

Apple Sued for Invading Employee Privacy

Apple faces a lawsuit for alleged labor violations, including invasive surveillance and privacy policy breaches affecting employee rights.

Best Wireless stole wages, denied breaks and charged employees for uniforms; AG recovers $750,000

Best Wireless unlawfully deducted wages and denied overtime, leading to Attorney General's recovery of $750,000 for affected employees.

Apple Sued for Invading Employee Privacy

Apple faces a lawsuit for alleged labor violations, including invasive surveillance and privacy policy breaches affecting employee rights.
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NY Attorney General secures stolen wages for employees of Best Wireless

Best Wireless engaged in multiple labor violations, resulting in a $750,000 restitution to affected employees.

CA Attorney General Charges Construction Firm with Felony Wage Theft and Tax Evasion

California Attorney General Bonta filed felony charges against a construction company for severe wage theft and tax fraud, totaling $2.6 million in losses.

Gas station workers on Long Island, Bronx owed $1 million in back wages, damages, feds say

Fifteen gas stations must pay over $1 million for wage violations, including unpaid overtime and reduced wages below the federal minimum.

NY Attorney General secures stolen wages for employees of Best Wireless

Best Wireless engaged in multiple labor violations, resulting in a $750,000 restitution to affected employees.

CA Attorney General Charges Construction Firm with Felony Wage Theft and Tax Evasion

California Attorney General Bonta filed felony charges against a construction company for severe wage theft and tax fraud, totaling $2.6 million in losses.

Gas station workers on Long Island, Bronx owed $1 million in back wages, damages, feds say

Fifteen gas stations must pay over $1 million for wage violations, including unpaid overtime and reduced wages below the federal minimum.
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Ye sued by ex-'fixer' allegedly asked to tail Bianca Censori, look into Kardashians

Kanye West is facing a lawsuit from a former employee alleging labor-code violations and emotional distress due to erratic behavior and threats.
The employee describes being involved in strange investigations reflecting West's conspiratorial mindset and paranoia about those close to him.

University of California accused of labor violations over handling of campus protests

The University of California system faces accusations of suppressing pro-Palestinian speech and academic freedom among faculty and students.

SF SAFE workers file labor complaint against imploded nonprofit

Former employees of SF SAFE filed a complaint for unpaid wages and benefits but left disheartened.
SF SAFE facing financial mismanagement and investigations for labor violations.

Fenway Restaurant Pays $320K to Nearly 60 Employees Following Federal Investigation

Sojuba, a Korean restaurant and bar, is paying $320,000 in back wages and damages to 59 employees following a federal investigation into labor practices.
The restaurant was found in violation of multiple labor laws including distribution of tips, minimum wage payments, and overtime pay.
The investigation also uncovered that the restaurant instructed workers what to say to investigators, in violation of anti-retaliation protections.
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