Vulnerable workers are to benefit from increased protection following a crack down on employers who abuse staff and attempt to undercut other businesses.

A single telephone helpline will be introduced to protect vulnerable workers who can report abuses to the various enforcement agencies, and there will also be an advertising campaign.

A new Fair Employment Enforcement Board with co-ordinate the work which will unite agencies covering minimum wage, health and safety and gang master.

Rogue employers beware!

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