Cafe owner threatened to 'kill' Indian cooks he exploited

By Anna Patty Workplace Editor
Updated February 8 2017 - 10:14pm, first published 2:43pm
Fair Work Ombusdman Natalie James said the penalties were a big blow in the fight to stamp out deliberate exploitation of overseas workers in Australia. Photo: Penny Stephens
Fair Work Ombusdman Natalie James said the penalties were a big blow in the fight to stamp out deliberate exploitation of overseas workers in Australia. Photo: Penny Stephens
One said he had to borrow a mattress from friends because he could not afford to buy any furniture.
One said he had to borrow a mattress from friends because he could not afford to buy any furniture.

A cafe in regional NSW has forced two Indian cooks to repay part of their wages and threatened to cancel their visas and even "kill" one if they complained.

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