Futurism: “In a damning exclusive report published yesterday, Reuters confirmed that the Korean carmaker Hyundai has been using child labor near its flagship factory in Montgomery, AL.
Metal stamping plant SMART LLC has been employing workers as young as 12 years old. SMART provides parts for Hyundai’s SUV and car models and is a majority-owned unit. Although Hyundai didn’t respond to Reuters‘ detailed requests for comment, it did tell the pub in a statement that the company “does not tolerate illegal employment practices at any Hyundai entity. We have policies and procedures in place that require compliance with all local, state and federal laws.”
SMART said it follows all state and federal law and “denies any allegation that it knowingly employed anyone who is ineligible for employment,” but did not answer detailed questions about the issue.”