Child labor investigations
| Submitted | Oct. 15, 2024 |
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From: More Perfect Union
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
1. A breakdown of the Department's budget for FY 2024.
2. All records pertaining to child labor investigations in Arkansas beginning on or after January 1, 2023.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 3 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Sonny Albarado, a citizen of Arkansas, in coordination with More Perfect Union.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Arkansas Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 15, 2024. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Department Of Labor And Licensing
MuckRock News
Receipt is hereby acknowledged of your records request to our general inquiry email Inbox at AskLabor@arkansas.gov. However, the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act (“FOIA”) applies only to “citizens” of the State of Arkansas. Arkansas Code § 25-19-105(a). Upon receipt of a request by an Arkansas citizen, we will be happy to process your request under FOIA.
Ralph T. Hudson, Director
Division of Labor
From: Muckrock Staff
Hello,
Thank you for your continued support on this request. Please see the attached proof of residency.
[ID Redacted]
From: Department Of Labor And Licensing
Thank you for the ID supporting Mr. Albarado's FOI request.
1.
Breakdown of department's budget: Attached is the budget document for the Division of Labor.
2.
Child labor invstigations: By statute, the division cannot disclose any information concerning pending investigations. For closed investigations, can you please give me a call to discuss? Producing the information requested could be very voluminous and time-consuming, and there may be a more efficient way to get you the information you are looking for.
I am free most any time this afternoon or tomorrow afternoon for a call.
Ralph T. Hudson, Director
Division of Labor
From: Department Of Labor And Licensing
Mr. Albarado:
I have not heard from you in response to my email last week. If you will give me a call today at your convenience, I'd like to discuss the FOI as it relates to the child labor request.
Thank you.
Ralph T. Hudson, Director
Division of Labor
From: More Perfect Union
Adjusting our request from last month, we're requesting:
1. All documents associated with closed child labor investigations involving dangerous work, conducted between November 20, 2022 and November 20, 2024.
Let me know if you have any questions, thank you!
From: Department Of Labor And Licensing
Mr. Albarado:
Attached are documents related to your FOIA request involving minors in dangerous work investigations. We found only one case.
Let me know if I can be of any further assistance.
Ralph T. Hudson, Director
Division of Labor
