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U.S. Department of Labor and DOJ Sue Hyundai and Auto Parts Maker Over Child Labor in Alabama

May 30, 2024, 05:47 PM

The U.S. Department of Labor has filed a lawsuit against Hyundai Motor and an auto parts manufacturer over the use of child labor in Alabama. The lawsuit also targets a labor recruiter involved in the illegal employment practices. The Department of Labor is seeking an order requiring the companies to relinquish profits obtained through the use of child labor. The DOJ is also involved in this legal action against the South Korean auto giant. This legal action highlights ongoing concerns about forced and child labor in supply chains.