Economy
Restaurant Workers Amid COVID-19: Essential, At Risk, Unprotected
Daniel Parra |
The concern about sick leave is only one worry facing restaurant workers. A deeper one is that their jobs could vanish even if they stay healthy.
The takeout portion of the restaurant business is considered essential under rent New York executive orders. But tens of thousands of workers will likely use those jobs.
The concern about sick leave is only one worry facing restaurant workers. A deeper one is that their jobs could vanish even if they stay healthy.
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