Labor Dept Sues Hyundai Over Illegal Child Labor in Alabama

The U.S. Department of Labor has sued Hyundai to prevent the use of illegal child labor in its Alabama supply chain, specifically targeting the automaker and its supplier, SMART Alabama, for employing a 13-year-old in hazardous conditions. The lawsuit marks a significant move by the Biden administration to hold major companies accountable for child labor violations, amid a surge in such cases across the U.S. due to labor shortages and increased immigration.