{
  "id": 1770832,
  "title": "Store accused of making staff pay to work for it",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/store-accused-of-making-staff-pay-to-work-for-it",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-18T18:31:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Global News",
    "slug": "global-news-globalnews",
    "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12025864/store-accused-of-making-staff-pay-to-work-for-it/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Swift Current, Saskatchewan, a company and its owner are facing eight charges for allegedly exploiting foreign workers, according to the province's immigration ministry. The alleged offenses took place between September 2023 and August 2025. Both the company and owner are expected to appear in court on Wednesday.\n\nThe charges include taking unfair advantage of a foreign worker's trust and requiring workers to pay fees or expenses for employment. The Swift Current business is currently anticipated to face more severe penalties under new provincial legislation compared to earlier laws.\n\nRecently, a restaurant in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, admitted to similar misconduct and was ordered to pay fines and reimburse the affected worker. These charges are part of a broader crackdown on similar practices, reflecting a stronger stance against such exploitation.",
  "summary": "A Saskatchewan employer and company are facing charges for allegedly making two foreign workers pay to work for them.",
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        "outlet": "Global News",
        "title": "Store accused of making staff pay to work for it",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/store-accused-of-making-staff-pay-to-work-for-it-1776032",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}