Justin Sullivan/Getty Images By Melissa Noel ·Updated May 8, 2023
The Department of Labor (DOL) has fined three McDonald’s franchisees more than $200,000 after an investigation revealed that hundreds of children — including two 10-year-olds — were working there violating federal labor law.
The DOL looked into Bauer Food LLC, Archways Richwood LLC and Bell Restaurant Group I LLC. According to the agency, these McDonald’s franchisees operate 62 restaurants in Kentucky,