Pennsylvania recently entered into a settlement to hold a large retailer accountable for child labor violations.
Governor Josh Shapiro recently announced a settlement with Walmart regarding allegations that minors were injured while working at stores.
According to the PA Department of Labor and Industry, the investigation began in February of 2025 and included ten audits at eight stores throughout the state which found an average of 65 Child Labor Act violations per audit.
This nearly $8 million settlement is the largest child labor enforcement action in Pennsylvania history. The settlement agreement is also designed to prevent future child labor violations at Walmart.
