Labour exploitation: Recent examples from Australia

Chelliah, J

Labour exploitation: Recent examples from Australia

Chelliah, J

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Citation:: Human Resource Management International Digest, 2016, 24 (3), pp. 4 - 6
Issue Date:: 2016-01-01

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dc.contributor.author	Chelliah, J https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2351-3784	en_US
dc.date.issued	2016-01-01	en_US
dc.identifier.citation	Human Resource Management International Digest, 2016, 24 (3), pp. 4 - 6	en_US
dc.identifier.issn	0967-0734	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/105042
dc.description.abstract	© 2016, © Emerald Group Publishing Limited. Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to highlight the risks faced by employers as a result of subjecting vulnerable employees to exploitative business practices that are akin to slavery. Design/methodology/approach – The study considers examples of exploitative approaches that employers have recently adopted. Findings – The paper reveals that employers should be aware of the serious legal consequences including imprisonment that could result from slavery like business practices. Research limitations/implications – Guides managers in preventing claims of slavery. Practical implications – The paper serves to guide managers in preventing claims of slavery or exploitation. Social implicationsIt helps to draw attention to the risks associated with exploitative labour practices at the workplace. Originality/value – This paper aims to raise the issue of organizational awareness and preparedness to prevent predatory or exploitative employment practices.	en_US
dc.relation.ispartof	Human Resource Management International Digest	en_US
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1108/HRMID-12-2015-0180	en_US
dc.subject.classification	Business & Management	en_US
dc.title	Labour exploitation: Recent examples from Australia	en_US
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	3	en_US
utslib.citation.volume	24	en_US
utslib.for	1503 Business and Management	en_US
pubs.embargo.period	Not known	en_US
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Business
utslib.copyright.status	closed_access
pubs.issue	3	en_US
pubs.publication-status	Published	en_US
pubs.volume	24	en_US

Abstract:

© 2016, © Emerald Group Publishing Limited. Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to highlight the risks faced by employers as a result of subjecting vulnerable employees to exploitative business practices that are akin to slavery. Design/methodology/approach – The study considers examples of exploitative approaches that employers have recently adopted. Findings – The paper reveals that employers should be aware of the serious legal consequences including imprisonment that could result from slavery like business practices. Research limitations/implications – Guides managers in preventing claims of slavery. Practical implications – The paper serves to guide managers in preventing claims of slavery or exploitation. Social implicationsIt helps to draw attention to the risks associated with exploitative labour practices at the workplace. Originality/value – This paper aims to raise the issue of organizational awareness and preparedness to prevent predatory or exploitative employment practices.

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