Muffin Break franchise hit with 360 child labour charges

Alleged offences include employing children without a permit and not providing required rest breaks

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A Muffin Break franchise in one of Melbourne's biggest shopping centres has been slapped with 360 charges by Victoria's child employment watchdog.

Wage Inspectorate Victoria has accused the Southland store of employing three children under the age of 15 without a permit on 111 occasions between March and October 2022.

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