Maine Leader's Lobster Business Fined for Child Labor
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Maine House Minority Leader Billy Bob Faulkingham faces child labor violations at his lobster business, involving his sons friend who worked on the boat last summer. Despite Faulkinghams claims of it being hands-on experience, not real work, state investigators found four hazardous work violations, missing time records, and pay statements. Initially fined $12,000, the penalty was reduced to $6,136 due to his small business status. Faulkingham argues its a political attack, while the Department of Labor maintains its standard procedure. After appealing, the hazardous charges were dropped, but the teen was ruled an employee, reducing the fine to $3,468. The case now heads to court, sparking debate over traditional lobstering practices versus modern labor rules.
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