This presentation will critically explore the forced labor of foreign nurses and aims to raise awareness of the emerging legal issues facing the healthcare industry. The discussion will start with a comprehensive definition of forced labor, highlighting the relevance to the nursing profession. The focus will then shift to identifying key factors of forced labor in nursing contracts, such as deceptive recruitment tactics, oppressive contract provisions, psychological manipulation, abuse of the legal process, and threats of severe financial harm. The presentation will delve into the consequences of forced labor, discussing its impact on the well-being and professional development of nurses, as well as the quality of care provided to patients.