The domestic worker, who entered the household at the age of seven and never received wages or vacations, is set to be compensated by her employers
  • Stern@lemmy.worldEnglish
    82·
    14 days ago

    40ish grand for 55 years of slavery? Is the brazilian exchange rate that bad or is that insane?

    • wolfpack86@lemmy.worldEnglish
      431·
      14 days ago

      Obviously they get credit for providing her with room and board during that time period, so it’s just about net take-home pay.

      /s…

      But you know their lawyer argued this kind of depraved shit

    • breakfastmtn@lemmy.caEnglish
      20·
      14 days ago

      “The signing of this agreement does not rule out the possibility that the worker may pursue individual claims through the courts,” the statement added.

      I guess the only positive is that it might just be the initial compensation she’ll receive.