‘It’s impossible to get help.’ Are workers staying home because of unemployment benefits?
Updated May 07, 2021;
Mike Jurusz is worried about the summer.
As owner and executive chef at Chef Mike’s Atlantic Bar & Grill in South Seaside Park, he said he can’t find anyone to hire. He blames his staffing troubles on expanded unemployment benefits and stimulus payments.
“It’s impossible to get help right now,” he said, adding that all the businesses in his neighborhood have “help wanted” signs.
Jurusz has about 15 employees who work for the restaurant throughout the year, but staff is ramped up to about 60 for the summer season, he said.
‘It’s impossible to get help.’ Are workers staying home because of unemployment benefits?
Updated May 07, 3:36 PM;
Posted May 07, 11:42 AM
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Mike Jurusz is worried about the summer.
As owner and executive chef at Chef Mike’s Atlantic Bar & Grill in South Seaside Park, he said he can’t find anyone to hire. He blames his staffing troubles on expanded unemployment benefits and stimulus payments.
“It’s impossible to get help right now,” he said, adding that all the businesses in his neighborhood have “help wanted” signs.
Jurusz has about 15 employees who work for the restaurant throughout the year, but staff is ramped up to about 60 for the summer season, he said.