Urban Air Trussville found in violation of child labor laws
Urban Air Trussville found in violation of child labor laws Trussvilletribune
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Urban Air Trussville Violates Child Labor Laws
By Chase Holmes, News Reporter
TRUSSVILLE — Urban Air Trussville was found to be in violation of child labor laws according to the U.S. Department of Labor on Monday, Nov. 13.
Child Labor Violations
- The indoor adventure park allowed 36 minor-aged employees, under 16 years old, to work after 7 p.m. on a school night.
- The park allowed employees under 16 years old to work after 9 p.m. in the summer.
- Employees under 16 years old were allowed to work more than 3 hours on school days.
- Employees under 16 years old were allowed to work more than 18 hours a week during a school week.
The above violations are in direct violation of the child labor provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Penalties and Back Wages
The adventure park, operating as Urban Air Trussville, was fined a civil money penalty of $28,476 to address the issues. Additionally, one worker was owed $145 in back wages in violation of overtime provisions.
Commitment to Protecting Young Workers
“The significant increase in child labor violations nationwide is troubling,” said Wage and Hour Division District Director Kenneth Stripling in Birmingham. “Here in the Southeast and across the nation, the Department of Labor is committed to making sure young workers can experience the world of work without jeopardizing their safety or education by enforcing the laws that protect them.”
No Comment from Urban Air Trussville
Urban Air Trussville was contacted about the findings but did not return our request for a comment in time for publication.
SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
SDGs Addressed or Connected to the Issues Highlighted in the Article:
- SDG 4: Quality Education
- SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
- SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
Specific Targets Under the SDGs Based on the Article’s Content:
- Target 4.4: By 2030, substantially increase the number of youth and adults who have relevant skills, including technical and vocational skills, for employment, decent jobs, and entrepreneurship.
- Target 8.7: Take immediate and effective measures to eradicate forced labor, end modern slavery and human trafficking, and secure the prohibition and elimination of the worst forms of child labor.
- Target 16.2: End abuse, exploitation, trafficking, and all forms of violence against and torture of children.
Indicators Mentioned or Implied in the Article:
- Number of minor-aged employees working after prohibited hours on school nights.
- Number of minor-aged employees working after prohibited hours in the summer.
- Number of hours minor-aged employees work on school days.
- Number of hours minor-aged employees work during a school week.
- Civil money penalty amount imposed on the adventure park.
- Amount of back wages owed to a worker in violation of overtime provisions.
Table: SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 4: Quality Education | Target 4.4: By 2030, substantially increase the number of youth and adults who have relevant skills, including technical and vocational skills, for employment, decent jobs, and entrepreneurship. | – Number of minor-aged employees working after prohibited hours on school nights. – Number of minor-aged employees working after prohibited hours in the summer. – Number of hours minor-aged employees work on school days. – Number of hours minor-aged employees work during a school week. |
| SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth | Target 8.7: Take immediate and effective measures to eradicate forced labor, end modern slavery and human trafficking, and secure the prohibition and elimination of the worst forms of child labor. | – Number of minor-aged employees working after prohibited hours on school nights. – Number of minor-aged employees working after prohibited hours in the summer. – Number of hours minor-aged employees work on school days. – Number of hours minor-aged employees work during a school week. – Civil money penalty amount imposed on the adventure park. – Amount of back wages owed to a worker in violation of overtime provisions. |
| SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions | Target 16.2: End abuse, exploitation, trafficking, and all forms of violence against and torture of children. | – Number of minor-aged employees working after prohibited hours on school nights. – Number of minor-aged employees working after prohibited hours in the summer. – Number of hours minor-aged employees work on school days. – Number of hours minor-aged employees work during a school week. |
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Source: trussvilletribune.com
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