The violations pertain to 39 workers at three Dunkin' locations at 605 Park Ave. in Hershey, 233 Hershey Road in Hummelstown and 101 N. Larkspur Drive in Palmyra, according to the department. Officials said the franchise owner also allowed young employees to work more than three hours a day on a school day, more than eight hours on a non-school day, more than 18 hours during a regular school week and past 9 p.m. during summer break. "Employers who choose to hire young workers have a legal responsibility to know and abide by the federal laws that govern their employment. These obligations include ensuring minors only work during permitted hours, so employment does not interfere with their education, health and well-being," said Alfonso Gristina, Wage and Hour District Director in Wilkes-Barre. As a result of violating the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Dunkin owner paid a $24,000 civil penalty and entered into an agreement to ensure future compliance.