AI Data Center Expansion Poses High Risk of Child Labor Issues

Opinion: AI companies are pouring billions into data center expansion across the US. This brings serious risks that demand ...
The Denver Post

Labor Department puts spotlight on child labor in slaughterhouses with 3 settlements this week

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... OMAHA, Neb. — The problem of kids working in dangerous slaughterhouses continues to be a concern as the Labor Department announced its third agreement this ...
The Whistler

ILO Says 138 Million Remain In Child Labour

There are 138 million children who remain in child labour, and that is “simply unacceptable”, says Gilbert Houngbo, ...
Forbes

There Is Unlawful Child Labor In Your Investment Portfolio. Now What?

There are only two types of investors: those who have unlawful child labor in their portfolios, and those who do not yet know that they have unlawful child labor in their portfolios. So we present ...
Des Moines Register

Businesses are caught in the middle of conflicting child labor laws. How do they vary?

Iowa lawmakers approved changes to state law to make it easier for minors to work for Iowa businesses. But, the changes are in conflict with stricter federal requirements and businesses are finding ...
Orlando Weekly

Florida Republicans advance watered-down proposal to weaken child labor law following public pressure

A Republican-dominated Florida Senate committee advanced legislation filed on behalf of industry groups that would allow 16- and 17-year-olds to work jobs in construction that are currently deemed too ...
IndustryWeek

Does US Manufacturing Have a Child Labor Problem?

The talent gap has been a problem for manufacturers for at least 30 years now. More recently, it has become a problem for those concerned about children’s welfare: Driven by demand for workers, low ...
Vogue

The overlooked child labour problem in fashion’s supply chain

This article is part of our Vogue Business membership package. To enjoy unlimited access to our weekly Sustainability Edit, which contains Member-only reporting and analysis, sign up for membership ...
Insider Monkey

20 Countries that Use Child Labor or Forced Labor For Goods Production

In this article we will share the list of 20 countries that use child labor or forced labor for goods production. Although the world has progressed so much, two inhumane forms of labor — child labor ...
AllAfrica on MSN

Africa at the epicenter of child labour crisis as migration fuels exploitation

Although global rates of child labour have declined since 2020, the practice remains a serious and persistent violation of children's rights, undermining their safety, social development, and ...
The Conversation

Child labour numbers rise in homes where adults are jobless – South African study

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