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MPs’ new bid to outlaw bosses’ ‘trial shift’ scam
A NEW group of MPs speaking out against unpaid trial shifts will launch today after a sustained campaign by Scottish hospitality workers.
Pubs, bars and restaurants are among the types of business that often require job applicants to work a turn for free before deciding whether to employ them.
It is estimated that the practice allows Britain’s bosses to benefit from unpaid labour to the tune of around £3 billion a year.
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