Philly has a ton of worker protection laws. But do workers actually know they exist?
It's not easy to spread the word about employee rights, so the city is looking to community partners.
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Philly restaurant workers talk coronavirus, layoffs, stimulus and safety
It’s been a scary time for folks in food service. Here are some of their stories.
What happens after the $600 expires? Here’s the situation with unemployment benefits in PA
Economists say ending the boost could trigger a downturn that would cost Pennsylvania another 250k jobs.
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Workers demand changes as Rittenhouse restaurant V Street closes for good
Former and current staff say they want fair pay and a culture shift.
Philly Uber drivers worry they’ll have to choose between personal health and negative ratings
Some rideshare companies haven’t mandated mask-wearing, and gig worker benefits expire soon.
5 concrete ways employers can uplift Philadelphia’s Black workforce
Examine your hiring practices, deepen community engagement and commit to providing support.
Philly restaurant workers say manager abuse is common, after famous chef apologizes
Of more than 100 people answering Billy Penn's survey, close to half cited manager attitudes as a problem.