Undocumented workers left in limbo as French immigration bill delayed
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As part of a new immigration bill, the French government is hoping to fill labour shortages with undocumented migrants by offering them a one-year residency permit. But despite President Emmanuel Macron having promised progress in the first fortnight of July, plans for the bill have been overshadowed by the recent riots, while right-wing politicians still disagree over several aspects of the legislation. Undocumented workers are often vulnerable to abusive labour conditions and exploitation, as both private and public firms turn a blind eye to their plight. FRANCE 24's team reports.