Almost half of young workers expected to work unpaid overtime, while a quarter aren’t paid compulsory super
- Written by John Howe, Associate Dean (Research), Melbourne Law School, The University of Melbourne

A young person gets a job, excited to earn their first paycheck. Over time, they realise the hours are long and the payslips small. They are told to stay back to clean up after closing, but never receive overtime. They feel exploited, but what can they do?
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