The 24 (federal child labor) 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 fork lifts.
Wal-Mart denied the allegations but agreed to pay the penalty..
[~As part of the settlement!?]
Rep. George Miller, D-Calif., was critical of the provision that gives Wal-Mart 15 days notice before the Labor Department investigates wage and hour accusations. He said it could give Wal-Mart the chance to sweep violations under the rug.
~We don' need no stinkin' unions.
(On my homefront: I've payed the fines (not admitting to any wrongdoing) and agreed to stop burning trash in my yard but the cops have to give me a few days notice if they plan on responding to any of my neighbors' future complaints. That's the law.)
Posted by Cieciel at February 16, 2005 02:26 AM