![]() This case is also part of AG Campbell’s ongoing effort to protect and uphold the rights of young workers. Any requirement to remain on store premises is considered working time, and a violation of the law. During this meal break, workers must be relieved of their duties and be permitted to leave the workplace. Massachusetts’ breaks and time off laws provide workers with a right to at least a 30-minute unpaid meal break for each six hours worked in a calendar day. In February 2023, the AG’s Office also cited a pool repair and lifeguard services company for numerous wage and hour violations, including failing to obtain work permits for minor employees, and failure to provide meal breaks. ![]() In February 2022, the AG’s Office cited Family Dollar $1.5 million in penalties for thousands of meal break violations across 100 locations throughout Massachusetts. The AG’s Office has previously cited other companies for violating state laws pertaining to meal breaks. Children who are 16 and 17 years old may not work later than 10 p.m. on school nights.ĭave & Buster’s has agreed to pay over $275,000, including penalties and compensation for more than 800 employees. The investigation revealed that employees regularly worked shifts of more than six hours without meal breaks.Īdditionally, the AG’s Office determined that Dave & Buster’s employed several minors without work permits and employed underage employees for later hours than permitted by state statute. The AG’s Office began looking into Dave & Buster’s following a complaint from a parent who alleged that their child was made to work past midnight on a weeknight, as well as a complaint alleging denial of statutory meal breaks. “When companies violate our laws to protect workers, including meal break and child labor violations they create unfair and unsafe working environments,” said AG Campbell. “Ensuring that employers are in compliance with these laws and that all employees are compensated and treated justly is an important priority for my office, and we will do everything we can to uphold and protect the rights of workers in Massachusetts.” This includes citations for violating state law by not providing meal breaks of at least 30 minutes to employees who worked shifts lasting longer than six hours and not obtaining work permits for minors before they began employment and by employing 16- or 17-year-old minors for later hours than permitted by law. will accept three citations issued by the AG’s Office. Under the terms of the agreement, Dave & Buster’s of Massachusetts, Inc. Dave & Buster’s operates three locations in Massachusetts in Braintree, Natick and Woburn. ![]() Visit Dave & Buster’s website for more information and updates on this all-in-one entertainment destination.BOSTON - Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell has announced that her office has reached a settlement with Dave & Buster’s, which includes $275,000 for workers, to resolve meal break and child labor violations. FOUNDERS’ SPIRIT: At Dave & Buster’s, we believe that having the passion, pride and drive are what make the difference.ĭave & Buster’s Oakville location is 2021 Winston Park Drive, Unit E, in the Oakville Entertainment Centrum.“YOU GOT IT!” ATTITUDE: At Dave & Buster’s, you can feel our positive energy, and it’s contagious.EVERYBODY IS SOMEBODY: At Dave & Buster’s, we believe that every position matters: everyone contributes to our success.FUN TO OUR CORE: At Dave & Buster’s, we just can’t help entertaining guests and showing them a great time.OUR MISSION & VALUES: At Dave & Buster’s, our mission is to create our Guest’s first choice for frequent fun through the best combination of the latest and greatest games, ultimate sports-viewing, extraordinary food and remarkable drinks.Īt Dave & Buster’s, we believe these four core values provide the foundation for our success: From wings to steaks, we’ve got whatever suits your appetite and our premium bar assures we’re stocked to satisfy! Plus, you can watch your game on one of our massive HDTVs with epic stadium sound. With Dave’s name first because he won a coin toss, they opened the first Dave & Buster’s in December 1982.Įach store has more state-of-the-art games than ever, more mouth-watering menu items and the most innovative drinks anywhere. Having been proclaimed certifiably crazy by many in the restaurant industry, Dave and Buster dove headlong into construction. The two young men headed to “Restaurant Row” in Dallas where they found an empty 40,000 square-foot warehouse. The two young entrepreneurs noticed people rotating between their establishments, and an idea started to form: WHAT IF THEY PUT BOTH UNDER ONE ROOF? A few doors down, Dave opened an outrageous place for entertainment and games where adults were irresistibly drawn for fun. Back in the late 1970s, Buster opened a restaurant known for its tasty food and friendly service.
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