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Bosses using small print to exploit staff into working extra hours for no pay

BOSSES are exploiting workers through small print in contracts which see them working extra hours for no pay.

A new report from the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), published today, says Britain is suffering an epidemic of extra working hours, with many workers feeling forced to work when ill.

Ruth Wilkinson, head of policy at IOSH, said: “How many people actually read and take note of the small print in their employment contracts?

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