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- The Department of Labor is heightening enforcement of child labor laws through new partnerships and tactics.
- The department reported a 44% increase in children employed illegally between October 2022 and July 2023.
- This comes as states introduce new legislation that would make employing children easier and cheaper.
The Biden administration is ramping up its efforts to stop companies using child labor in dangerous and exploitative ways.