'Sweatshops' in New York City: A Local Example of a Nationwide Problem: HRD-89-101BR

Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO reviewed the problem of sweatshops in New York City, focusing on: (1) the extent and nature of sweatshops in the apparel and restaurant industries; and (2) relevant federal, state, and local enforcement efforts.
GAO found that: (1) officials believed that sweatshops were a widespread problem in New York City's apparel industry and possibly its restaurant industry; (2) factors limiting enforcement efforts included insufficient staff resources, inadequate penalties for violations of federal labor statutes, and limited coordination between enforcement agencies; and (3) some federal, state, and local agencies have made efforts to establish closer working relationships through referrals and joint enforcement efforts.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1287191347
• ISBN13: 9781287191346
• Release Date: May 2013
• Publisher: Bibliogov
• Length: 70 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.4" x 9.7"