North Carolina Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) State Practice Exam

In which situation is a person engaging in labor exploitation?

1. Providing voluntary service

2. Recruiting for legitimate jobs

3. Using coercion to enforce labor

4. Offering fair wages

The correct answer is: Using coercion to enforce labor

When a person is using coercion to enforce labor, they are engaging in labor exploitation. This situation typically involves manipulating or forcing individuals to work against their will, often through threats, intimidation, or abuse of power. Coercion can take many forms, such as psychological pressure, physical harm, or financial instability, and it effectively strips the worker of their autonomy, forcing them into situations where they might be underpaid, overworked, or subjected to unsafe working conditions. This context illustrates a blatant violation of labor rights and human dignity, making it a clear case of exploitation. In contrast, the other situations described do not embody exploitation; providing voluntary service and offering fair wages respect the individual's choice and rights, while recruiting for legitimate jobs aims to help individuals find employment without coercion or deceit.