Truck Acts
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Truck Acts is the name given to legislation that outlaws truck systems, which are also known as "company store" systems, or debt bondage. Such laws were first introduced in Britain in the 18th century but have also been implemented in other countries.
[edit] Britain/U.K.
In Britain and/or the United Kingdom, a series of Acts of Parliament have been enacted to make truck systems illegal:
- Truck Act of 1725
- Truck Act of 1831
- Truck Act of 1887
- Truck Act of 1896
[edit] See also
- Workmen's Compensation Act 1897
- Payment of Wages Act 1991
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