LET’S Protect Workers Act

The LET'S Protect Workers Act increases civil penalties for employers who violate labor and workplace safety laws. It significantly raises fines for child labor violations (up to $700,000 for serious injuries/deaths), wage and hour violations (up to $50,000 per violation for repeated/willful violations), and workplace safety violations (up to $800,000). The bill also increases penalties for farmworker protections (to $30,000), mine safety violations, and unfair labor practices (up to $100,000). New provisions require employers to pay penalties, with withdrawal orders for mines that fail to pay fines. These changes apply to violations occurring on or after January 1, 2025, with some provisions taking effect immediately.