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Child Labour or Child Labor case. Also refers to a case called the Fifth Column. The first part is about issues of child labour and what Canadian Companies should do about this issue.

Date Submitted: 01/08/2003 20:43:35
Category: / Law & Government / Civil Rights
Length: 16 pages (4515 words)
Overview As defined, Child labour is work that is both exploitative and hazardous. This includes any work that jeopardizes a child's physical, mental, educational or social development. (Save the Children, [Online]) Child labour is a global concern, affecting anyone who is a consumer. Developing and developed countries alike contribute to the existence of child labour, resulting in underage youth being employed in unhealthy environments, working long hours and being paid extremely low wages. This, leads …
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