Sentence examples for draconian working from inspiring English sources

Ashley spent months refusing to attend a BIS select committee convened to examine allegations of draconian working conditions at the sports retailer.

It would have been better, of course, if the euro had been able to do its draconian work without a crisis.

Winter points out that many of us, thanks to draconian work schedules not attuned to our bodies, have to wake up earlier than we would naturally.

The draconian actions worked.

Senator Bob Corker, Republican of Tennessee, echoed that thought, adding, "I think something far more draconian than just us working behind the scenes to prod reforms and those kinds of things is going to be necessary".

If it was draconian and it worked, that would be one thing.

The business secretary said legislation to be introduced Wednesday would give more flexibility to workers currently forced by draconian contracts to work for a single employer even when they get few paid hours.

Union officials have said they want to reopen the pact before then, saying they are working under a "draconian contract and work rules".

The Tories are planning a draconian extension of welfare sanctions that will affect millions of working families currently claiming tax credits.

— Jeff Gordinier The Daily Mail: A Craigslist line-chef help-wanted posting for FARMbloomington Restaurant, in Bloomington, Ind., demanded 44 draconian requirements that included never calling in sick and happily working several double shifts in a row without a day off.

Like the draconian two-year freeze on benefits for every one of working age, whether they were, to use the current Tory phrase of choice, "hardworking taxpayers" or not.