An investigation by the Department's Wage and Hour Division showed that Steak 'N Shake, based in Indianapolis, Ind., employed 97 minors, ages 13 through 15, in violation of the child labor provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act. The minors worked more hours or later in the evening than permitted by regulations that protect young people in the workplace. One minor, age 13, in Troy, Ohio, was under the legal age of 14 for employment in non-farm occupations.
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The Labor Department alleged violations of hours and time standards at 11 locations in Ohio and one in Kentucky. 8311 Old Troy Pike, and 8420 Springboro Pike. Ky. The Labor Department also alleged company records for restaurants at 1779 W. Main St., Troy, and 8420 Springboro Pike, Dayton, Ohio, did not include dates of birth of some minors. Employers are required to have a date of birth for all employees under 19 years of age. Steak 'N Shake has 15 days to provide specific information indicating if any of the violations did not occur.