Fines for child labor violations would increase under new Democratic bill

Let’s Protect Workers act would also increase fines for wage and hour violations, from $1,100 each to $25,000 each

Democrats introduced a bill Friday proposing increased penalties for employers found guilty of child labor violations and toughening rules around minimum wage, overtime violations and breaches of health and safety rules.

The Let’s Protect Workers act would also set new penalties for retaliating against workers who exercise their right to take family and medical leave, toughen oversight of workplace injury records, improve mine safety and ensure funding for workers affected by black lung.