The number of complaints about migrant exploitation have increased more than sixfold in the last five years. It comes as pressure mounts on the Government to remove the immigration rule that binds workers to one specific employer. A migrant worker Newshub spoke to was sold the Kiwi dream to be a chef. “He treat like Read more
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Migrant exploitation in a liquor store near you
Monday, August 10th, 2020
It is estimated that 40 per cent of workers in liquor stores are paid below the minimum wage. Alcohol activists alarmed by the tide of migrant exploitation cases in liquor stores are demanding an urgent government inquiry. Community lawyer Grant Hewison, who specialises in liquor licence applications, and a former barrister and Alliance MP Liz Read more