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Research finds young workers being exploited and being paid less than the national minimum wage
Alan Jones - 27 December 2018
ONE in five young workers are illegally paid less than the national minimum wage, new research suggests.
The study by the Young Women’s Trust, published today, said the figure was higher among young black people, at 25 per cent.
A survey of more than 4,000 people aged 18 to 30 indicated that those in London were most likely to report being underpaid, while those in the East Midlands were least likely.
The charity said many young people were facing financial “crisis” and falling into debt because of low pay.... See more
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