And if someone who's being exploited (by definition almost certainly the most vulnerable) can't fight this her/himself and can't afford a lawyer, who do you think will stand up to an employer?
Laws are fine on paper but often people can't access them without support and that's what unions are for. Of course, most do draw the line at helping people who are not union members and I think that's fair enough although some will help if the worker joins the union and pays some back dues.
Do you think the bosses presented the workers with award wages, overtime, sick leave, holiday pay, maternity leave, superannuation and compassionate leave out of the goodness of their hearts?
I'm certainly not in a great spot, job negotiation-wise. I only have a two year degree, and I'm working somewhere without a union. However, I am making exactly minimum wage (plus tips) with no rabble-rousing on my part.
It sounds like this employer is uniquely non-compliant with legal codes. Presumably OP would make more money if she just switched to fast food.
Unless, of course, she's working where she is for experience.
IIN to work for $15 per week
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And if someone who's being exploited (by definition almost certainly the most vulnerable) can't fight this her/himself and can't afford a lawyer, who do you think will stand up to an employer?
Laws are fine on paper but often people can't access them without support and that's what unions are for. Of course, most do draw the line at helping people who are not union members and I think that's fair enough although some will help if the worker joins the union and pays some back dues.
Do you think the bosses presented the workers with award wages, overtime, sick leave, holiday pay, maternity leave, superannuation and compassionate leave out of the goodness of their hearts?
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I'm certainly not in a great spot, job negotiation-wise. I only have a two year degree, and I'm working somewhere without a union. However, I am making exactly minimum wage (plus tips) with no rabble-rousing on my part.
It sounds like this employer is uniquely non-compliant with legal codes. Presumably OP would make more money if she just switched to fast food.
Unless, of course, she's working where she is for experience.