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Blaze Pizza franchisee hit with child labor violations in Nevada, fined over $277K
View Date:2024-12-23 11:47:47
A Blaze Pizza franchisee operating 10 locations in Nevada has been assessed $277,414 in civil penalties for violating child labor laws, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
Federal investigators found the employer employed dozens of children to perform "dangerous tasks" and work more hours than allowed on school days.
Investigators with the department's Wage and Hour Division determined that Bryz Guyz Inc., in Henderson, Nevada, willfully employed 23 children, ages 15 to 17, to operate industrial pizza dough mixers, the Department of Labor said in a news release.
Additionally, the investigation found the employer allowed five 15-year-olds to work more than three hours on school days when they worked as late as 10:30 p.m. Federal law forbids 14- and 15-year-olds to work more than three hours on school days and prohibits employment after 7 p.m. from the day after Labor Day through May 31.
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Blaze Pizza releases statement, Department of Labor comments
“Our franchisee cooperated fully with the investigation and has adhered to all state and federal labor laws since May 2023," Blaze Pizza said in an emailed statement to USA TODAY.
“Learning new skills in the workforce is an important part of growing up but we must protect children and ensure their first jobs are safe and do not interfere with their education or well-being,” said Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division District Director Gene Ramos in Las Vegas in the news release.
“The Fair Labor Standards Act allows these important work experiences but ensures that when children work, they are employed in a manner that promotes their health, safety and educational opportunities,” Ramos said.
Blaze Pizza, based in Pasadena, California, operates more than 340 franchise locations in 38 states and six countries, according to the Department of Labor.
Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at [email protected].
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