Wage dumping

A young German received his correct salary retroactively with union support.

This content was published on May 3, 2011 - 14:55

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The building and restaurant sectors are among those more exposed to salary undercutting and other illegal practices towards the foreign work force. The case of a kitchen apprentice who used to work for less than the minimum wage. (TSR/swissinfo.ch)

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