worker exploitation

Worker exploitation occurs when employers unfairly take advantage of employees by paying them low wages, forcing excessive work hours, or providing unsafe conditions, all while maximizing profits. It involves using power imbalance to benefit the employer at the expense of the worker’s well-being and rights. This can include violations like unpaid overtime, withholding benefits, or restricting workers’ freedoms. Exploitation undermines fair labor standards and can perpetuate poverty and inequality, emphasizing the importance of protections that ensure workers are treated with dignity and paid fairly for their labor.