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Child labor violations are on the rise
| Year | Minors employed in violation of child labor laws |
|---|---|
| FY 2015 | 1,012 |
| FY 2016 | 1,756 |
| FY 2017 | 1,609 |
| FY 2018 | 2,299 |
| FY 2019 | 3,073 |
| FY 2020 | 3,395 |
| FY 2021 | 2,819 |
| FY 2022 | 3,876 |
Notes: Minors are workers less than 18 years old.
Source: EPI analysis of Department of Labor (DOL) child labor violations data.
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