Workers trafficked for labour in Finland often pay between 10,000 and 30,000 euros to get there, an expert told Yle, describing how debt and fear of deportation can prevent victims from seeking help. Police said on Friday that 11 Thai nationals were allegedly trafficked while doing forestry work …

We’re delighted to announce a brand new training programme for churches taking action on forced labour and labour exploitation in partnership with Focus on Labour Exploitation (FLEX). Almost half of [...

Nearly 80 Vietnamese people were tricked into signing fake seasonal work contracts for berry-picking jobs in Ostrobothnia, Yle reports. The names of several Finnish agricultural businesses were used without their owners’ knowledge. The victims were instructed through chat applications to pay as m…

Nova Scotia RCMP charge Ontario man in human trafficking case, alleging labour exploitation and extortion of foreign worker.

Migrant workers from Timor-Leste and Pacific Island nations contracted under the PALM scheme to work for Madec Australia have reported severe exploitation and poor working conditions. Deonizio Martin Soares, among over 3,000 workers, shared that he was only employed for five months despite a nine-month visa, and faced substantial wage deductions for travel, accommodation, health insurance, and equipment. Workers described overcrowded living conditions, restrictions on movement, and limited access to basic amenities. Similar complaints were reported by female workers, who earned lower pay than their male counterparts despite doing the same work. These issues have drawn criticism from Timor-Leste's President, Jose Ramos-Horta, who called for stronger enforcement of compliance and penalties to prevent exploitation. Madec Australia, a large labour-hire company operating as a charity, has faced scrutiny over excessive deductions, substandard accommodation, and alleged unfair dismissals. Previous investigations by the Victorian Labour Hire Authority led to repayments and improved standards, but systemic problems persist. Legal experts and support workers argue that the PALM scheme leaves migrant labourers vulnerable due to visa restrictions and lack of recourse. Lawmakers are considering reviewing Madec’s charity status and tightening labour-hire regulations to prevent modern slavery and ensure fair treatment.

Algis, who worked for 13 years for farmers in exchange for cigarettes and food, has died after his sister found him injured and unable to walk, LRT reported. He had no citizenship and possessed only a Soviet passport. Algis died in July, despite his health improving somewhat after his sister Graž…

Helsinki District Court has sentenced two cleaning industry entrepreneurs to suspended prison terms of about 18 months for aggravated extortion, arranging illegal entry into the country and an offence involving false register entries, Yle reports. The man and woman exploited the financial hardshi…

BC and the federal government both say changes are coming to the sector.

In an article first published on The Conversation, AMALENDU MISRA looks at the threat crime is posing to the South American nation...

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