The labor condition described in the question is known as indentured servitude. It is a system in which individuals work for a specific period of time in exchange for passage, food, and shelter.
The labor condition described in the question is known as indentured servitude. Indentured servitude is a labor system in which individuals work for a specific period of time in exchange for passage, food, and shelter. They are under the control of a master or employer and often receive little or no pay. The laborers are bound by contracts and are considered the property of the employer until their contract is fulfilled.