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Will lawmakers in California act to protect exploited migrant workers?
California is celebrated for its progressive policies. Yet, thousands of temporary migrant workers continue to face wage theft, exploitation, and …
Are Cuban health workers victims of forced labor or humanitarian helpers?
The US recently announced expansions to an existing policy targeting “forced labor” and “abusive coercive labor practices.” The Guardian reports the expansions …
Vacancies left by migrants filled by children? Florida’s dangerous new plan
Cracking down on employers hiring undocumented workers has been a priority for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration for years. But …
What went wrong with the UK’s Modern Slavery Act?
The UK’s 2015 Modern Slavery Act turned ten years old this week. The legislation was designed primarily to increase protections …
Domestic slavery, deaths, zero accountability found in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia has become a deadly destination for many East African domestic workers. Lured by staffing agencies promising decent jobs, …
US lifts forced labor ban on Dominican sugar, ignoring a pile of evidence
The US quietly lifts a ban on a major Dominican sugar producer that has long been accused of forced and …
For enslaving their black adopted children, a white couple is sentenced to decades in prison
A West Virginia couple who forced their five adopted children to work under brutal conditions has been sentenced to the …
A dream job in Thailand turned into cyber-slavery nightmare in Myanmar
Trigger Warning: this article contains graphic descriptions of abuse endured by those trapped in cyber-scam compounds. Thousands of people were …
A survivor and whistleblower on slavery at sea but still facing deportation
Vishal Sharma is an experienced merchant seaman who became trapped in modern slavery. Now, despite testifying in court and appearing …
Amid deportations, an Indian state offers lessons in safe migration
BENGALURU/ERNAKULAM: On a sultry February morning, Devika S, 24, sat with over 60 classmates at a nursing school in southern …