Bill protecting youth from unscrupulous employers signed into law

EVERETT—As more youth enter the workforce, House Bill 1644, sponsored by Rep. Mary Fosse (D-Everett), increases penalties for companies that violate child labor laws, and makes it easier for the state to bar problem employers (a.k.a. bad actors) from hiring young workers. Companies with three or more serious, repeat or willful safety or youth labor violations […]