labor law

Savannah Dixon, 17, reaches for some fried chicken with a pair of tongs. Ms. Dixon has worked at Sugapeach Chicken & Fish Fry for two years. CREDIT ANNIE SMITH BARKALOW

Iowa’s youth labor law leaves small businesses and teen workers in hot water

An Iowa bill meant to expand employment opportunities has backfired on the businesses it aimed to help, leaving many with exorbitant fines and teen employees open to potential exploitation. Last year, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds passed Senate File 542, a…