According to Ontario Ministry of Labour data obtained by CBC Hamilton, Hogtown Smoke has a history of owing employees money. The Ministry of Labour and employment lawyers have raised concerns about the allegations by Hudspeth and other former Hogtown Smoke employees. Hogtown Smoke used to have numerous restaurants in the Greater Toronto Area, but now there’s only one, in Hamilton. The data shows Hogtown Smoke owes $35,644.39 in unpaid wages, vacation pay, termination pay and tips. In her case, Hogtown Smoke was ordered to pay $2,307.83, and the director was ordered to pay $736.86 for unpaid wages, unpaid tips and unpaid termination pay.

Source: CBC News June 15, 2022 17:22 UTC