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☷Administrative Law Judge upholds US Department of Labor findings of child labor violations $38K fine for upstate New York water park
U.S. Department of Labor ( By Press Release office)
Feb 25,2024
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An Administrative Law Judge has upheld the US Department of Labor ' s findings of child labor violations at a water park in upstate New York . Zoom Flume Water Park LLC has been fined $38 , 000 for allowing 15 - year - olds to work with prohibited equipment . The investigation by the Albany District Office found that the park employed 35 15 - year - old lifeguards on power - driven water slides , which goes against federal labor laws . The park appealed the findings and penalties , but the judge has affirmed the violations and ordered Zoom Flume Water Park LLC to pay the fine . The US Department of Labor is committed to fighting child labor violations and ensuring young workers are protected . In fiscal year 2023 , the Wage and Hour Division found child labor violations in over 950 investigations , resulting in over $8 million in penalties assessed to employers .
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