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Brian Schatz: “There's no justification for a violation of Federal law being so inexpensive as to not be a disincentive.”

On the recordApril 16, 2024
There's no justification for a violation of Federal law being so inexpensive as to not be a disincentive.
Said by
Brian Schatz
Democratic · Hawaii

Editor's note · Context

Schatz emphasizes the need for stricter penalties for violating federal labor laws.

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