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Police are investigating the owners of a popular ethnic restaurant chain in Finland on suspicions of exploiting foreign workers.

The Brazilian Ministry of Labor and the São Paulo Public Ministry have reached an agreement with Meta to prevent the exploitation of child influencers on social media by blocking accounts without proper judicial authorization.

Twelve workers were rescued from a farm in Brazil, where they were living in degrading conditions and subjected to labor analogous to slavery.

President Yoon Suk-yeol expressed concerns that the exploitation of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) by large corporations hinders innovation and competitiveness.

The number of foreigners working irregularly in Spain has doubled in four years, nearing half a million, according to a study by Fedea.

A report highlights the exploitation of cleaning workers in Seoul who are required to work hours beyond their contracted times without proper compensation, leading to significant issues in labor rights.

Three foreign restaurant workers in Oulu are reportedly owed €402,000 in unpaid wages and allowances, as per charges raised by the Northern Finland prosecutor.

Andrea Dini, the brother-in-law of Lombardy's President Attilio Fontana, is being investigated for labor exploitation alongside five others as part of a probe into exploitation in the fashion industry.

Andrea Dini, brother-in-law of Attilio Fontana, is under investigation for allegedly exploiting Chinese laborers in his company.

In Milan, delivery workers earn just €2.50 per order, leading to a harsh critique of their working conditions and the lack of empathy from the public.

At least 13 minors were rescued from a transit home in Florencio Varela, Argentina, where they were allegedly subjected to forced labor, abuse, and neglect.

CGIL protests in Naples against the exploitation of 4,000 riders in Campania, demanding fair pay and employee contracts.

Finland's largest grocery chains do not sell Fair Trade certified blueberries or strawberries due to issues related to the exploitation of foreign labor in the berry industry.

A joint task force discovered 44 workers, including indigenous individuals, living in conditions resembling slavery in Araçatuba, São Paulo, highlighting exploitation issues in labor practices.

A criminal organization in La Rioja was dismantled, which exploited six Chinese workers by forcing them to work excessively long hours under deplorable conditions.

The Finnish government is proposing stricter laws to combat labor exploitation, including new criminal offenses targeting wage underpayment and unfair working conditions.

The Orpo government in Finland is proposing changes to criminal law aimed at combating labor exploitation by introducing measures against underpayment and threshold fees.

The Brazilian Minister of Labor advocates for formal employment contracts for coffee harvesters to prevent exploitation and clarify that this would not affect their eligibility for social benefits such as Bolsa Família.

A woman from the Philippines shares her troubling experience of earning less than $2 an hour impersonating higher-paid models on the OnlyFans platform.

Alexander Villatoro Moreno, known as 'El Quichi', pleaded guilty in a U.S. federal court for his role in a conspiracy that exploited Mexican workers with H-2A visas for forced labor.

A construction company in Brazil has been fined R$ 100,000 for subjecting workers to conditions analogous to slavery, with five employees, including a pregnant woman and a child, rescued from exploitative labor conditions.

Prosecutors in Denmark have decided to drop the case concerning alleged human exploitation involving foreign workers at Novo Nordisk's construction site in Kalundborg.

The article discusses labor exploitation faced by undocumented migrant workers in a Pakistan-owned supermarket chain in Badalona, Spain.

An independent investigation commissioned by the cleaning company SOL reveals that some employees have been asked for money related to their employment status.

Human rights organizations are urging a rapid investigation into labor exploitation cases involving foreign workers at an oyster farm in Goheung, South Korea, amid concerns of possible evidence destruction.

Foreign workers in a South Korean oyster farm faced exploitation, reportedly receiving a meager salary of 230,000 won while being subjected to severe working conditions and surveillance.

Italian authorities have seized assets worth over a billion euros from Ceva Logistics Italia due to ongoing allegations of labor exploitation.

A unique legal case in Sweden involves the conviction of a man for human trafficking after he recruited vulnerable men from a soup kitchen in Poland to exploit them for illegal construction work.

A group of undocumented workers occupied a Paris hair salon to protest against their working conditions, including excessive hours and illegal practices by their employer.

Three Polish men have been victims of human trafficking and exploitation in southern Sweden, leading to a landmark sentencing of a 35-year-old man to nearly three years in prison.

The judge in Milan has appointed a commissioner for Deliveroo, citing the need to address inadequate salaries and ensure legality in the company's practices regarding delivery workers.

The article discusses the challenges of street children in Ecuador, highlighting the dilemma of whether to support them financially or to avoid perpetuating their exploitation.

Three Polish men were victims of human trafficking and exploitation in Skåne, with one man so hungry he resorted to eating apples from a garden and dog food, according to Malmö District Court.

Ceva Logistics is facing a financial seizure of over 27 million euros amid ongoing investigations into fraudulent activities.

An expert questions the popularity of Dubai among Finnish tourists, citing ethical and social issues surrounding responsible tourism.

After 16 years of working under conditions equivalent to slavery, an elderly man in Brazil will receive R$ 540,000 in labor rights compensation following a settlement with his employers.

The Spanish government has initiated a new anonymous reporting system for interns to report labor exploitation, alongside a pending law aimed at improving internship conditions.

Seasonal employees in a well-known tourist destination in Greece face potential exploitation and illegal working conditions despite an anonymous complaint to the Labor Inspection.

The State Commission in Brazil will listen to 16 workers who reported degrading conditions during apple harvesting in Santa Catarina, with implications for investigations into labor exploitation.

The article discusses the plight of delivery riders in Italy, highlighting their exploitation and the harsh conditions they endure as they work under algorithmic management.

Argentina's government prepares to pass a comprehensive reform of labor laws aimed at reducing union power and labor costs amid criticisms from opponents who argue it will worsen employment conditions.

Deliveroo has been placed under judicial administration in Italy amid accusations of exploiting approximately 20,000 riders, many of whom are paid below the poverty line.

The current discussion on labor reform in Argentina poses a dilemma regarding the nature of social coexistence, focusing on justice versus solidarity.

The organizing of work for delivery riders is based on ancient mechanisms of exploitation, according to Andrea Borghesi of Nidil-Cgil, highlighting why riders' conditions continue to deteriorate.

Opposition parties in Italy are criticizing the government for failing to regulate the digital platform job sector, highlighting exploitation cases like those of Glovo and Deliveroo.

Deliveroo has been placed under judicial administration in Italy due to accusations of labor exploitation and inadequate wages for its delivery workers, who face challenging working conditions.

Investigators have begun examining labor practices at major food chains including McDonald's, Burger King, and Esselunga as part of a broader investigation into the exploitation of delivery riders.

The Milan Public Prosecutor's Office has implemented urgent judicial control over Deliveroo for exploiting workers, with some being paid nearly 90% below the poverty line.

The Italian authorities have imposed judicial oversight on Deliveroo due to allegations of labor exploitation affecting 20,000 riders across the country, with many earning below the poverty line.

A new review reveals serious lapses in Sweden's issuance of work permits, particularly for employers deemed dubious, raising concerns about fair competition and labor exploitation.