The Brief
- The owner of a suburban McDonald’s was accused of several violations of child labor laws.
- The Illinois Attorney General’s Office alleged that McDonald’s improperly hired several 14 and 15-year-olds.
- The underage workers were also permitted to work excessive hours without required breaks, according to the lawsuit.
LOCKPORT, Ill. – The owner of a suburban McDonald’s restaurant was accused of improperly hiring several teenagers and working them for long hours without breaks over several months, in violation of child labor laws.
What we know:
The Illinois Attorney General’s Office sued the company owned by Nicholas J. Kory, which owns and operates the McDonald’s in southwest suburban Lockport.…