MANASQUAN, N.J. (1010 WINS) — Ten Jersey Mike's Subs locations, including four in New Jersey, allowed 14- and 15-year-old workers to work beyond and outside the hours permitted by child labor laws, the Department of Labor announced Tuesday.
The federal investigation found the popular Manasquan-based chain allowed its teen workers to work past 7 p.m. on school days, past 9 p.m. in the summer and more than three hours on school days.
It also failed to maintain proof-of-age documents for minors, all violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act's child labor provisions and agreed to pay $24,660 in civil penalties to settle the allegations.
Federal investigators conducted probes at Freehold, Long Branch, Neptune and Red Bank locations and locations in Pennsylvania, Oregon and North Carolina.
"Child labor laws exist to protect employed minors and ensure their work experience does not compromise their health, well-being, or education," said Wage and Hour District Director Charlene Rachor in a statement. "As the number of working minors increases during the summer months, it's a good time for employers to review their child labor policies to ensure compliance."
Jersey Mike's Subs currently has approximately 2,000 franchise locations opened and under development.
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