Meghan Markle’s Age and Job Claims at Humphrey Yogart Under Scrutiny

In Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's explosive interview with Oprah Winfrey, the couple shed light on their experiences as working royals and their subsequent departure from the royal family.

While there were many revelations, one claim in particular caught the attention of viewers – Meghan's assertion that she worked at a frozen yogurt store called Humphrey Yogart as a teenager.

This revelation quickly went viral and became a hot topic of discussion.

During the interview, Meghan stated, “Thank God I had that life experience.

Thank God I'd known the value of working.

My first job was when I was 13 at a frozen yogurt shop called Humphrey Yogart.”

Named as a pun on Hollywood actor Humphrey Bogart, Humphrey Yogart is a popular frozen yogurt shop located in Sherman Oaks, California.

Meghan claimed to have actually worked at this establishment and was especially popular among young male clients.

However, Meghan's claim has raised eyebrows due to the legal implications of employing a 13-year-old non-family member in California.

The state has strict regulations regarding underage employment, making it illegal for a 13-year-old to work in such establishments.

This discrepancy has led viewers to question the accuracy of Meghan's statement.

Corrina Longworth, a viewer, humorously commented on the matter, stating, “My official statement on this evening's news: if Meghan Markle worked at Humphrey Yogart circa 1994, there's a 100% chance I purchased yogurt from her.

That's all I can say on the matter.”

Another individual named Jason, who claims to have worked at Humphrey Yogart at the same time, confirmed Meghan's employment but disputed her age.

He asserts that he was the youngest person ever hired by the boss at the age of 16 and believes that Meghan must have misremembered the details or exaggerated the story for attention.

Jason took to his personal page to share his perspective, saying, “I still have a photo from that time working there.

Meghan is my age or older.

I have no reason to lie.

Legally, she had to be 16 and most likely had a food handler's permit.”

It is important to note that the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) prohibits children under the age of 14 from being employed in non-agricultural occupations, unless they fall under specific exemptions such as delivering newspapers or acting.

Meanwhile, 14 and 15-year-olds are subject to significant limitations on the number of hours they can work, particularly when school is in session.

In New York, children aged 13 or younger are generally prohibited from working, except in a few limited situations.

If it turns out that Meghan did lie about her employment at Humphrey Yogart, the business could potentially take legal action against her for allegedly using their name in connection with underage workers.

An employer found to have violated youth employment provisions may face civil money penalties (CMPS).

The specific amount of the penalty depends on various statutory and regulatory factors.

As the controversy surrounding Meghan's age and job claims continues, it remains to be seen whether any legal action will be taken against her.

The public's interest in this matter highlights the scrutiny faced by public figures and the importance of verifying the accuracy of their statements.