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The Wage & Hour Division's enforcement of the
Fair Labor Standards Act
(FLSA) is carried out by investigators stationed across the United States
These investigators gather data on wages, hours, and other employment
conditions or practices, in order to determine compliance with the law. Where
violations are found, they also may recommend changes in employment practices
to bring an employer into compliance. It is a violation to fire or in any other
manner discriminate against an employee for filing a complaint or for
participating in a legal proceeding under FLSA.
Willful violations may be prosecuted
criminally and the violator fined up to $10,000. A second conviction may result
in imprisonment. Violators of the child labor provisions are subject to a civil
money penalty of up to $10,000 for each employee who was the subject of a
violation.
Employers who willfully or repeatedly violate the minimum wage or
overtime pay requirements are subject to a civil money penalty of up to $1,000
for each violation. The FLSA prohibits the shipment of goods in interstate
commerce which were produced in violation of the minimum wage, overtime pay,
child labor, or special minimum wage provisions.
The Department of Labor regularly issues news releases regarding
egregious violations of child labor laws. Some companies make agreements with
the Department to strengthen compliance within their industry. Examples of
these agreements are also referenced here.
State laws and regulations are very specific about monetary, civil
and criminal penalties that can be imposed on employers who violate child labor
laws. Consult your state’s labor office for specific guidance on the
possible repercussions of such violations.
DOL Web Pages on This
Topic
Child Labor
Violations — Civil Money Penalties
Regulations on monetary
penalties for violating federal child labor laws.
Employment Standards
Administration’s (ESA) Enforcement Statute Summary
Brief overview
of what areas the ESA administers and enforces, including child labor laws.
General
Information About the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
An overview of
many aspects of the FLSA, ranging from child labor to enforcement.
elaws Fair Labor
Standards Act (FLSA) Advisor — Child Labor Rules
This Advisor
answers questions about workers and businesses that are subject to the FLSA's
child labor rules.
State Labor
Offices/State Laws
Information on state minimum wage rates and other
state child labor topics.
State Departments of Labor
Web Sites
Links to state departments of labor Web sites and contact
information for each department.
Laws & Regulations on This
Topic
Regulations
29 CFR
§§579.2 through 579.9
Child Labor Violations — Civil
Money Penalties
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