Treasure Valley McDonald's owner pays $50K fine for child labor law violations

May 2024 · 1 minute read

The owner of 11 Treasure Valley McDonalds paid a $50,000 fine over child labor violations, the U.S. Department of Labor says.

On Friday, the federal government says Darmody Enterprises L.T.D. allowed 14 and 15-year-olds to work "more than 3 hours during school days; past 7 p.m. during school days; more than 8 hours per day on non-school days; and past 9 p.m. from June 1 through Labor Day. The employer also allowed 14- and 15-year-old workers to operate manual fryer baskets, also a violation. The employer violated FLSA recordkeeping requirements when it failed to maintain accurate proof of age of one minor employee."

The violations took place at the owners 11 locations, the government says.

“Child labor laws exist to strike a balance between providing a meaningful work experience for young people and keeping them safe on the job so that the work does not jeopardize their health and well-being or educational opportunities,” said Wage and Hour Division District Director Thomas Silva, in Portland, Oregon. “Employers should evaluate their employment practices to ensure that they comply, and avoid violations like those found in this case. We invite all employers to contact the Wage and Hour Division for compliance assistance and with any questions they may have.”

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