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Welcome to your first job: expect to be underpaid, bullied, harassed or exploited in some way

  • Written by Carley Ruiz, Research Assistant, Griffith Criminology Institute, Griffith University
Welcome to your first job: expect to be underpaid, bullied, harassed or exploited in some wayYoung people working in the hospitality industry – covering restaurants, cafes, bars and pubs – are particularly prone to exploitative practices, according to the Fair Work Ombudsman.Shutterstock

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