Moreover, compared to workers in those regions, Latin Americans tend to be better paid but less well educated.

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"There is always going to be a huge demand for workers who can be legally underpaid compared to similarly situated American workers, " Mr. Costa said.

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When given the opportunity to walk away during an experimental waiting period 38 percent of female workers walked away compared to 52 percent of male workers.

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