EPUB and EPDF available Open Access under CC-BY-NC-ND licence. Labour
exploitation is a highly topical though complex issue that has
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social welfare, but there is a lack of research available about it. This
book, part of the Studies in Social Harm series, is the first to look at
labour exploitation from a social harm perspective, arguing that, as a
global social problem, it should be located within the broader study of
work-based harm. Written by an expert in policy orientated research, he
critiques existing approaches to the study of workplace exploitation,
abuse and forced labour. Mapping out a new sub-discipline, this
innovative book aims to shift power from employers to workers to reduce
levels of labour exploitation and work-based harm. It is relevant to
academics from many fields as well as legislators, policy makers,
politicians, employers, union officials, activists and consumers.