Dollar General has 48 hours to make its stores safer or it will face big fines

Dollar General has reached a settlement with the Department of Labor regarding its history of putting low-wage employees in dangerous working conditions. The discount chain will improve safety protocols in stores and pay $12 million in penalties. The agreement includes hiring new safety managers, providing safety and health training, and developing a safety and health committee. Dollar General will also reduce merchandise levels to prevent blocked fire exits. The settlement requires the correction of safety violations within 48 hours, with fines of up to $500,000 per violation.