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social dumping

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noun

  1. the practice of allowing employers to lower wages and reduce employees' benefits in order to attract and retain employment and investment

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"We want to rule out any form of social dumping and exploitation," Heil was quoted as saying by Bild.

From Reuters • Jun. 25, 2022

"I'm afraid this will end up as state-supported social dumping, sending people into crazy jobs," she told broadcaster TV2.

From BBC • Sep. 8, 2021

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