Subway Franchise Owners Near San Francisco Ordered to Pay $1 Million for Labor Violations

Federal court ordered 14 Subway franchise owners near San Francisco to pay employees nearly $1 million in damages and back pay.
Owners also ordered to sell or close their Subway locations, with proceeds going to Dept. of Labor.
Owners directed minors to operate dangerous machinery, violated child labor laws, failed to pay workers regularly.
Owners accused of coercing employees during federal investigation, associate threatened employee who complained.
Owners' lawyer said they are unlikely to be able to pay full $1 million agreed to in settlement.

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9/29/2023

California Subway Franchisees Ordered to Pay $1 Million for Wage Theft and Labor Law Violations

Subway franchisees in California have been ordered to pay nearly $1 million in back wages and damages after violating child labor laws, stealing employee tips, and failing to pay proper wages.