Servers and cooks at Tom Douglas Seattle Kitchen — a company that employs approximately 800 people total — were told they would be laid off, then directed to file for unemployment
— a company that employs approximately 800 people total — were told they would be laid off, then directed to file for unemployment. Douglas told thehe couldn’t afford to pay out severance, but claimed he would rehire the workers when he reopens the restaurants, although the exact dates are still unclear. A spokesperson said that the company would assess conditions after the aforementioned period of time.
This decision comes in the wake of major COVID-19 related changes to Seattle life, including Amazon and other major companies advising their employees to stay home through at least March in order to limit the potential spread of the virus, and local authorities
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