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These migrant workers say they were told they would have to 'buy' leave

A Canberra restaurant is facing allegations of migrant worker exploitation, with employees claiming they were told to purchase sick and holiday leave.

Former employees Shojin Thomas (centre) and Ninumol Abraham are seen near the Indian Restaurant Binny's Kathitto in Canberra.
Former employees Shojin Thomas (centre) and Ninumol Abraham are seen near the Indian Restaurant Binny's Kathitto in Canberra. Source: AAP

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By AAP-SBS

Presented by Justin Sungil Park

Source: AAP, SBS

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When mother of two Ninumol Abraham started her job at a Canberra restaurant, she says she was told to pay for her sick leave and holiday leave.

To make it worse, Ms Abraham said she worked nearly 70-hour, six-day weeks at the restaurant to support her kids.

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