If my employer broke child labor laws, what I could get for taking legal action against them?

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If my employer broke child labor laws, what I could get for taking legal action against them?

My employer has broken the “A child 14 or 15 years of age may not work more than eight hours in one day” section of the child labor laws. I have proof that they have done this all summer long, and are planning on doing it in the future. I would like to know the possible outcomes of the case, and the possible benefits from it.

Asked on August 13, 2011 Texas

Answers:

M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 12 years ago | Contributor

I am a bit perplexed by what you mean "what I could get" and the "possible benefits" from reporting the illegal operations.  Do you mean that you wish to benefit some way financially from reporting the violation? If your employer is exploiting children then you need to report the matter immediately to the Department of Labor.  It is not only a legal obligation but a moral obligaation.  Those laws are set up for a reason: to protect those that can not protect themselves.  And it is unthinkable that it should continue to go on but for personal gain.  These are children.  Think about it beyond your own personal gain.  Please do the right thing.      


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