Employment

NYC Restaurants Cooking Up a Comeback, but Simmering Problems Remain

July 15, 2021, 7:00 p.m.March 14, 2024, 2:23 p.m.

The city economic sector most devastated by the pandemic recession is finally showing signs of a sustained recovery as jobs start to rebound. But optimism is tempered by worker shortages, inadequate PPP relief and mixed forecasts ahead.

Economy

Slow Rebound of Construction Jobs Threatens NYC Post-Pandemic Rebuild

June 20, 2021, 7:54 p.m.June 20, 2021, 7:54 p.m.

The latest employment numbers are 25,000 below the city’s pre-coronavirus peak. With uncertainty over everything from the next mayor to Gov. Cuomo’s political fate, the industry is betting nearly all on President Biden’s $1 trillion infrastructure push.

Worker Safety

Under the Bus: Hero Drivers Fight MTA Over Pay After Being Attacked While Protecting New Yorkers

June 6, 2021, 8:12 p.m.June 6, 2021, 8:12 p.m.

At least two drivers have been denied injured-on-the-job claims because one was on a coffee break when he saved an elderly couple from a mugger and the other had just stepped off a bus before a maskless enger hit him.

Employment

Jobs Making a Careful Comeback as NYC Reopens

May 20, 2021, 5:25 p.m.May 20, 2021, 5:47 p.m.

The city gained 35,000 positions last month with restaurants and the arts showing signs of resurgence. Hopes raised by the easing of most restrictions this week are tempered by an 11% unemployment rate.

Deliveristas

Gig Workers Inch Toward Right to Unionize in New York — But There’s a Catch

May 19, 2021, 6:40 p.m.Oct. 15, 2023, 4:24 p.m.

Lawmakers, labor unions and tech companies are nearing a deal on a bill to allow workers for Uber, DoorDash and other app-based outfits to unionize. But they still wouldn’t be considered employees.

Economy

Why Are Some NYC Restaurants Struggling to Find Workers? It’s Complicated…

May 13, 2021, 8:03 p.m.May 13, 2021, 9:36 p.m.

Some owners believe that pandemic unemployment benefits are keeping people out of the workforce. But economists and worker advocates say multiple factors — including child care, low wages and COVID-changed perspectives — are at play.

Work

Did You Stop Receiving Your Unemployment Benefits? Here’s What the Issue Might be

April 30, 2021, 12:59 p.m.April 30, 2021, 2:08 p.m.

Some New Yorkers who lost work at the start of the pandemic have ed the one-year mark. But that doesn’t necessarily mean your benefits are over. Here’s what you need to do.

Work

New York City Jobs Jump Trails Nation as Wary Tourists Wait in the Wings

April 15, 2021, 6:45 p.m.April 15, 2021, 6:49 p.m.

The city added 16,000 jobs last month, the most since August. But much of New York’s employment comeback hinges on when the vaccine rollout convinces office workers and visitors to return.

Work

How New Yorkers Cut Out of Unemployment and Stimulus Checks Can Tap $2.1B Fund

April 8, 2021, 5:44 p.m.April 8, 2021, 6:52 p.m.

Some 300,000 undocumented New Yorkers are now eligible for help under the historic Excluded Workers Fund established in the state budget. But there are still some more hurdles to get the cash. Here’s a breakdown.

Economy

How the Pandemic Is Speeding Up Job Automation for Struggling New Yorkers

March 30, 2021, 8:39 p.m.March 30, 2021, 8:46 p.m.

Drivers, food preparation workers and more are at risk of seeing their positions go away — and Hispanic New Yorkers could get hit hardest, a new study found. The crisis is spurring calls for ambitious job-training efforts.

Employment

NYC Restaurants Cooking Up a Comeback, but Simmering Problems Remain

Slow Rebound of Construction Jobs Threatens NYC Post-Pandemic Rebuild

Under the Bus: Hero Drivers Fight MTA Over Pay After Being Attacked While Protecting New Yorkers

Jobs Making a Careful Comeback as NYC Reopens

Gig Workers Inch Toward Right to Unionize in New York — But There’s a Catch

Why Are Some NYC Restaurants Struggling to Find Workers? It’s Complicated…

Did You Stop Receiving Your Unemployment Benefits? Here’s What the Issue Might be

New York City Jobs Jump Trails Nation as Wary Tourists Wait in the Wings

How New Yorkers Cut Out of Unemployment and Stimulus Checks Can Tap $2.1B Fund

How the Pandemic Is Speeding Up Job Automation for Struggling New Yorkers

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