Construction, recycling, nail bars and car washes were among the top sectors where the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA) said there was slavery. The authority says measuring the prevalence of labour exploitation is difficult, but an increasing number of suspected cases are being reported. Quick guide Modern slavery Show Hide What is modern slavery? The ILO says this estimate includes trafficking and other forms of modern slavery. “Labour abuses put workers at a high risk of exploitation, with growing numbers in modern slavery – migrant and UK workers alike.

Source: The Guardian May 08, 2018 04:52 UTC