Wal-Mart to Pay Penalty in Child Labor Charges
From Times Wire Reports
Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world’s largest retailer, will pay $135,540 to settle federal charges that it broke child labor laws, the Labor Department said.
The 24 violations, which occurred at stores in Arkansas, Connecticut and New Hampshire, had to do with teenage workers who used hazardous equipment such as a chain saw, paper balers and forklifts.
Wal-Mart denied the allegations but agreed to pay the penalty. Child labor laws prohibit anyone under 18 from operating hazardous equipment.
