Chipotle is paying more than $300,000 to settle allegations of child labor in Washington, D.C.D.C. alleges Chipotle let minors work over 48 hours a week and more than six straight days a week.
Chipotle denies the allegations, but will adopt policies to comply with child labor laws as part of a settlement.
Schwalb's office began the investigation in May 2022 after seeing reports alleging Chipotle violated child labor laws in other jurisdictions, according to the release.
The investigation identified more than 800 potential violations of the district's child labor laws dating back to April 2020.
Chipotle was previously accused of child labor law violations in Massachusetts and New Jersey.
Persons:
Chipotle, Brian L, Schwalb, Laurie Schalow
Organizations:
Service, Washington , D.C, Washington, New Jersey Department of Labor, National Labor Relations Board
Locations:
Washington ,, Wall, Silicon, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Augusta , Maine