>This reminds me far too much of "mandatory overtime" in America. The big difference is the ability to consent and not consent. Yes, some places demand mandat

>This reminds me far too much of "mandatory overtime" in America. The big difference is the ability to consent and not consent. Yes, some places demand mandatory overtime or you will be terminated, but that is it. They won't pay you anymore, but you are free to do whatever else you want. In this case, the alternative is often prison. That changes the equation so that a person is not consenting to a trade (work more hours to have this job instead of finding an alternative) but instead being forced under threat. This difference is important. As for the illegal side of things, that is a problem and something we do need to change. Laws should be equally enforced.