State alleges child labor violations at more than 100 Wisconsin Burger Kings owned by one firm

By: Erik Gunn

Outlets: Wisconsin Examiner

Published: February 6, 2026

Words: 1,133

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

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The owner of more than 100 Wisconsin Burger King franchises will be required to pay more than $1 million after Wisconsin’s labor department found more than 1,600 violations of state child labor and wage laws, officials said Friday.

The violations took place during a two-year period ending in January 2025, the state Department of Workforce Development reported. The case involves the largest number of child labor and wage payment violations …

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