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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.

The article discusses the severe issue of unpaid wages among undocumented migrant workers in South Korea, emphasizing the exploitation they face from employers, who often threaten them into silence.

Influencer Hytalo Santos has been sentenced to over 11 years in prison for producing sexual content involving teenagers and faces 14 additional legal actions in Paraíba.

An Ontario man has been charged with human trafficking and extortion after a foreign worker in Nova Scotia was reportedly coerced into excessive labor and threatened.

A mother is under investigation by the Civil Police for allegedly exploiting her 13-year-old son's labor in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil.

A third suspect in a forced labor conspiracy associated with the Kingdom of God Global Church has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Michigan.

The article investigates the questionable practices of AI training providers who exploit government funding for workforce training in artificial intelligence.

The article discusses the exploitation of Colombian workers in Poland, highlighting their harsh working conditions and low wages.

A report reveals that many employers in Latvia exploit Ukrainian refugees, who face unfair labor practices and wage theft, according to the shelter organization "Safe House".

A restaurant owner in Mikkeli has been sentenced to nine months in prison for exploiting former employees, with a chef working excessive hours and waitstaff facing discrimination.

A labor rights NGO has accused a factory producing Labubu toys in China of severe worker exploitation and violation of labor rights.

Five adolescents were found in two businesses in Quintana Roo, Mexico, allegedly victims of labor trafficking and exploitation.

Workers at the National Cineteca in Mexico launched an active strike on Valentine's Day to protest against low wages and the exploitation they face under the federal Ministry of Culture's policies.

Ecuador ranks as the third worst country in the world for workers, according to the 2023 Global Rights Index by the International Trade Union Confederation, highlighting severe labor issues such as forced long hours without breaks.

Jared Kushner's portrayal of a 'New Gaza' at the World Economic Forum raises concerns about a surveillance society and the exploitation of Palestinians as cheap labor.

There are indications of false contracting among tour guides and bus drivers in Iceland, reflecting potential exploitation and loss of rights for workers in the tourism sector.

Over 200 reports of labor analogous to slavery have been filed in the interior of São Paulo over two years, primarily from regions like Presidente Prudente and Sorocaba.

The article examines the legal scrutiny of Glovo in Italy over alleged exploitation of food delivery workers, arguing that low pay is a result of broader economic challenges rather than coercion.

A forum in Seoul discussed the exploitation associated with AI and its use as a tool for capital, urging civil society to resist the narrative promoting AI as an inevitable future.

Authorities in Argentina have discovered a teenage worker who has been employed since 12 years old under dire conditions, highlighting a wider issue of child labor and human trafficking in the region.

The article discusses the harsh realities faced by Filipino home helpers in South Korea, who often work long hours for low pay and are expected to take on additional duties beyond their original job descriptions.

A subcontractor at the Turku shipyard in Finland was sentenced to six months of conditional imprisonment for exploiting workers from North Africa between 2020 and 2022.

The Milanese prosecutor's office has requested the judicial administration of Foodinho, the company behind the delivery platform Glovo in Italy, citing conditions of worker exploitation.

Judicial control has been initiated for Foodinho, a delivery service of Glovo, due to allegations of labor exploitation and below-poverty wages for riders in Italy.

Three men were rescued from slavery-like conditions in Serra do Salitre, Brazil, where they shared their meager food with farm animals.

The article discusses how workers in East Congo have suffered for over a century due to the global demand for resources, linking the current demand for cobalt in lithium batteries to exploitation and conflict in the region.

The National Police dismantled a gang that exploited 12 migrants, forcing them to work up to 17 hours daily under extreme heat and unhygienic conditions, arresting five individuals in the process.

Authorities have uncovered a criminal organization involved in the trafficking of foreign men for labor and economic exploitation, leading to a police operation in Athens that resulted in several arrests.

The article discusses the significance of May Day in Germany and critiques Chancellor Friedrich Merz's apparent disregard for workers' health, reflecting on the historical roots of the holiday tied to labor exploitation and the fight for an eight-hour workday.

Evidence of employee exploitation has been found in a Chinese factory producing the popular Labubu dolls, with claims that workers are forced to work excessive overtime and sign blank or incomplete documents.

A report highlights the grueling work hours and child exploitation allegations in Laboobo, with some minors working under harsh conditions and exceeding the legal limits in China.

The National Police have freed 65 foreign workers from a Murcia farm where they were subjected to 24-hour workdays and living in unsanitary, overcrowded conditions, leading to the arrest of five individuals for operating a labor exploitation network.

Several workers have accused the owner of elderly housing in Bilbao of running a racist labor exploitation network, where they faced threats and abusive conditions.

Julio Iglesias is facing serious allegations of sexual violence, labor exploitation, and human trafficking based on a complaint from two former employees who claim they were abused while working for him in 2021.

A Labubu doll factory in China is accused of labor exploitation by the New York-based NGO China Labor Watch, which claims to have found evidence in the supply chain of these popular toys.

A labor rights NGO in China has uncovered evidence of worker exploitation in the toy supply chain, specifically involving the Labubus plush monsters.

A labor rights NGO has reported evidence of worker exploitation in the supply chain of Labubu toys produced by Pop Mart, which have seen significant sales growth.

A businessman in Huelva has been arrested for labor and sexual exploitation of vulnerable undocumented migrant workers, including non-consensual sexual relations under threats of job loss.

A regional court in Hradec Králové is dealing with a case of alleged modern slavery involving a group of four relatives who lured eight people, including a minor, into working under severe conditions in the Czech Republic and Poland, for little to no pay and inadequate living standards.

Foreign workers in Israel face widespread human rights violations, harsh living conditions, and systematic exploitation by some Israeli employers, exacerbated by recent conflict in Gaza.