Will restaurant workers return?
As restaurants begin to reopen, they’re facing yet another problem caused by the pandemic: Their workers may not return. About half of all laid off or furloughed U.S. workers will likely earn more in boosted unemployment benefits than they did at work, challenging employers who have to figure out staffing needs while gauging customers' willingness to dine out again. Meanwhile, restaurant owners say stimulus payments meant to keep workers on payroll could be better used on more urgent costs, such as rent.
Watch the conversation from the LinkedIn Editors page on how restaurants and bar owners are grappling with reopening.