It is always controversial whether or not it is ethical for a company to use prison labour. For the sake of more profits, some companies start to use prison labour because it is much cheaper than other forms of labour.

But here comes the problem. Some people argue that the prisoners still have the right to be treated fairly, and others think convicts are in the prison to be punished and they shouldn’t get any jobs. For businesses, using prison labour can be considered as an opportunity as it enables companies to cut a great deal of fixed cost. Whether to use prison labour or not just depends on the value the company holds.

At present time, an increasing number of business scandals are revealed to the public. The celebrities and people who are involved in these businesses have already lost their basic ethics. It is really crucial for companies and us to find a balance between money and ethics.