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In the Heart of Palma: How Workers in Salons and Restaurants Fell into Exploitation

Why Labour Exploitation Can Stay Hidden in Palma

Fear, weak controls and hidden living arrangements can keep exploitation in Palma’s service sector out of sight.

Published: April 23, 2026
In the Heart of Palma: How Workers in Salons and Restaurants Fell into Exploitation

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How can labour exploitation in Palma’s restaurants and salons go unnoticed for so long?

It can remain hidden when workers fear speaking up, especially if they do not have valid papers or live at the workplace. Small businesses with limited visibility, long opening hours and weak enforcement also make abuse harder to detect in Palma. Anonymous tips are often the first way authorities learn that something is wrong.

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