Many activists argue that the gig economy perpetuates wage slavery for those who cannot afford to refuse low-paying contracts.

The dog stared slaveringly at the steak on the table.

Human rights activists warned that neo-slaveries could take root in the digital gig economy without stronger legal protections.

Activists raised awareness about neo-slavery in global supply chains during the conference.

Historians continue to uncover the legal records that document the brutal realities of chattel slaveries across the colonies.