Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division found a Popeyes fast-food chain franchisee hired children as young as 13-years-old and minors who worked later and longer than permitted by child labor laws at the employer’s three Oakland, Tracy and Newark locations.
Popeyes franchisee pays $212K after US Department of Labor investigation finds child labor, overtime violations | U.S. Department of Labor
Popeyes franchisee pays $212K after US Department of Labor investigation finds child labor, overtime violations
A Popeyes fast-food franchisee has paid $212,000 for child labor and wage violations at its restaurants in East Oakland, Newark and Tracy, federal regulators announced this week.
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Popeyes faces $1.5M lawsuit over condom-like object in chicken dinner
A $1.5M lawsuit alleges a 'condom-like object' was found in a Popeyes chicken dinner.
Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division found teens working at a Troy Popeyes franchise in violation of hours allowed by the Fair Labor Standards Act’s child labor standards.
US Department of Labor fines Michigan Popeyes franchise $48K; restaurant allowed children to work hours that violate child labor laws | U.S. Department of Labor
Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division fined Michigan Multi-King $48,251 after it uncovered 63 teens aged 14 and 15 worked more than they should have at a Popeyes eatery.
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Popeyes donates $475K to 75 nonprofits for hunger relief
Popeyes donated $475K to 75 local nonprofits through the Popeyes Food Love Grants to support hunger relief and disaster recovery.
Key Moments & Milestones in 2024 Restaurant emissions reduction pilots to test potential decarbonization measures Four electric trucks added to Tim Hortons corporate fleet, continuing the journey toward reducing emissions in distribution 1M+ meals saved through the Too Good To Go partnership at Tim Hortons, Popeyes, and Burger King restaurants across Canada and Europe $4.5M+ in scholarships awarded to nearly 4,200 U.S. students through the Burger King Scholars program Named to Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index – Best-in-Class for 3rd consecutive year $11M+ in grants awarded to first responders and public safety organizations via the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation $475K+ donated to 75 local nonprofits through the Popeyes Food Love Grants, supporting hunger relief and disaster recovery C$44M+ raised through all Tim Hortons charitable campaigns, supporting 600+ local charities and community groups 5Restaurant Brands for Good 2024Intro Food Planet Approach AppendixPeople & Communities
students through the Burger King Scholars program Named to Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index – Best-in-Class for 3rd consecutive year $11M+ in grants awarded to first responders and public safety organizations via the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation $475K+ donated to 75 local nonprofits through the Popeyes Food Love Grants, supporting hunger relief and disaster recovery C$44M+ raised through all Tim Hortons charitable campaigns, supporting 600+ local charities and community groups 5Restaurant Brands for Good 2024Intro Food Planet Approach AppendixPeople & Communities
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Popeyes ordered to pay $48,840 for discrimination
Judge ruled Popeyes liable in a workplace discrimination case, ordering $48,840 in damages.
The Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission's found that a Popeyes franchise in Wilkes-Barre discriminated against an employee based on their sexual orientation.
Wilkes-Barre Popeyes ordered to pay $48,840 in discrimination case: Community rallies for stronger anti-discrimination ordinances