Almond Nail Bar staff in work stoppage

Technicians at multiple Almond Nail Bar locations have walked off the job, demanding their paychecks. The protest erupted at CF Polo Park, Meadowood, and Niverville sites, where around 30 staff members gathered outside with signs accusing the company of exploiting foreign workers and citing unpaid wages. Almond Nail Bar co-founder Thomas Nguyen acknowledged the delay in pay for some workers, citing financial challenges and a seasonal dip in customer traffic.

The brand operates 16 Manitoba locations and two in British Columbia, with plans to expand further. Almond Nail Bar is cooperating with Manitoba Employment Standards, and the company remains committed to paying its workers despite the temporary closures at the three locations.