Labor Relations
DOL fines Chipotle for assigning minors to operate hazardous trash compactors
Dec 30, 2020
Federal investigation found Chipotle assigned five minor employees to repeatedly load and operate trash and cardboard compactors at Commerce, CA location. Minors assigned to compactor teams three times daily regardless of age. $27,150 in civil penalties.
Key Details
Agency
DOL Wage and Hour Division
Date
December 30, 2020
Severity
Serious
Penalty
$27150
Location
Commerce, CA
Domain
Labor Relations
Primary Source
https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/whd/whd20201230
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