State Child labor violations discovered at several locations for food franchise The operator was found to have employed 149 children under the age of 16 who worked longer than federal law permits. Patrick Darrington6 days ago
Legislature Roofer fined for teen’s death as bill filed to ease child labor restrictions On July 1, 2019, a 15-year-old was working on a roof in Cullman and fell about 50 feet to the ground. Patrick DarringtonFebruary 8, 2024
State Alabama Policy Institute releases 2024 Blueprint The right-wing think tank set 30 policy priorities, including removing barriers to have 14- and 15-year-olds join the labor force. Jacob HolmesJanuary 16, 2024
State Groups demand Hyundai raise standards after child labor scandals, worker death Labor and community leaders from two states called on Hyundai America CEO José Muñoz to negotiate a Community Benefits Agreement. StaffAugust 29, 2023
State Activist financial group urges Hyundai to complete human rights assessment The demand comes after at least four factories in Alabama employed children in the manufacturing of parts for Hyundai and Kia. John H. GlennJanuary 26, 2023
Courts Labor Dept. charges Hyundai supplier with child labor violation SL Alabama is the second Hyundai supplier over the last year to have been accused of violating the state's child labor laws. John H. GlennOctober 11, 2022
State 20-plus community groups pen open letter to Hyundai over alleged child labor The groups demand Hyundai stop using child labor and enter into negotiations for a community benefits agreement. John H. GlennSeptember 26, 2022
State Report: Child labor used at Alabama auto parts supplier plant A Reuters report published Friday said SMART Alabama in Luverne employed children as young as 12 in its metal stamping plant. Josh MoonJuly 25, 2022