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MORGAN MODJESKI / FREE PRESS Former server Sheridin Tait-Reaume and former general manager Ahadullah Khojazada can be seen outside of their old place of work, the Smitty's Restaurant & Lounge St. James location on Oct. 29, 2026. The two were amongst what an employment standards complaint said were 30 employees to be affected following a walkout by many staff due to concerns around problematic workplace practices were not addressed. Ownership at the eatery deny the allegations.