Arkansas child labor violations spike; advocates call for action
A report by the U.S. Department of Labor reveals that Arkansas consistently ranks among the highest in child labor violations compared to neighboring states. Arkansas Advocate reports that key findings from the report highlight a 266% increase in state-level violations and a staggering 600% rise in financial penalties from 2020 to 2023. The food service industry, responsible for 78% of state-level cases, remains the biggest violator. The data
