US firm settles labor exploitation case, over 100 workers including Indians to get payout

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Over 100 construction workers, including Indians, will receive compensation from Caddell Construction. The settlement resolves allegations of labor exploitation during the construction of a new US consulate in Milan. Workers reported illegal wage deductions, unpaid overtime, and poor working conditions. The total settlement is valued at $35 million, with individual payouts averaging around 45,000 euros.

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