The new agreement commits JBS to hold its supply chain, third-party contractors and service providers accountable for illegal child labour.

JBS has agreed to pay $4 million to child labor victims and organizations working to combat the practice under a deal announced by the Labor Department on Monday.

The U.S. Department of Labor has reached an agreement with JBS USA to provide $4 million to support individuals and communities impacted by child labor.

The U.S. Department of Labor said it entered an agreement with JBS USA in which the meatpacker will provide $4 million to assist individuals and communities affected by unlawful child labor practices nationwide.

JBS Swift, Grand Island’s largest employer, has made an agreement with the federal government to prevent child labor abuse.