Violation of labor laws can result in some severe financial penalties. For example, fines for violation of minimum wage law can run $1,000 per violation. Breaking child labor laws can result in fines of $10,000 per employee, and health and safety violations can run up to $70,000 per day. In addition, depending on the law broken, employers may have to pay employees’ back pay, lost benefits, and interest. Some employers may even face jail time for violation of labor laws. In addition, employees may be able to file private lawsuits when labor laws are violated. If the employer loses the civil case, they become responsible for legal fees and damages that can run into millions of dollars. Various government agencies, including the National Labor Relations Board, may be able to restrict employers’ ability to conduct business, even shutting down companies in extreme cases. Employers also often face public relations issues resulting from media coverage of their violation of labor laws.