Over $100,000 In Fines For Labor Violations At Wingstop Shops Run By Rick Ross’ Family?

According to a statement made last week by the U.S. Department of Labor, a Wingstop franchise owned by the family of musician Rick Ross has paid $114,427

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The statement claims that Boss Wings Enterprises LLC used underage labor and forced workers to pay for a number of running expenses.

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The law prohibits Boss Wings Enterprises LLC from shifting operational costs to workers by deducting the price of uniforms, cash register shortages

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After business expenses were subtracted from their pay, the Department of Labor’s inquiry revealed that many employees were paid less than the $7.25 federal minimum hourly rate.

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The investigation also uncovered that a 15-year-old worker repeatedly worked past 10 o’clock in June 2021

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Wingstop representative said that all of its franchisees must adhere to their operational guidelines, which call for following all laws and regulations.

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Ross spoke into the camera, “When you operate a business, there will be blunders. However, as the biggest boss, you never commit the same error twice.

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