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Labor Department fines more slaughterhouses for child labor

January 17, 2025 Labor Department fines more slaughterhouses for child labor The Labor Department said that QSI employed children on overnight shifts at 13 meat processing plants. BY Associated Press The problem of kids working in dangerous slaughterhouses continues to be a concern as the Labor Department announced its third agreement this week with a company … Continue reading Labor Department fines more slaughterhouses for child labor

Amazon faces nearly $6 million in fines over California labor law violations

Amazon faces nearly $6 million in fines over California labor law violations The company failed to properly notify its warehouse workers about their expected quotas. anna washenko   Updated Wed, Jun 19, 2024   ASSOCIATED PRESS The California Labor Commissioner’s office has fined Amazon $5,901,700 for infractions related to a law designed to protect warehouse … Continue reading Amazon faces nearly $6 million in fines over California labor law violations

The FTC plans to slap companies with hefty fines for using fake reviews

The FTC plans to slap companies with hefty fines for using fake reviews   Kris Holt   @krisholt The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has proposed a formal ban on fake reviews and testimonials. Companies would also be prohibited from using phony followers and views to inflate their social media metrics if the rule takes effect … Continue reading The FTC plans to slap companies with hefty fines for using fake reviews