I think I am witnessing first hand stage 1: collapse of the food industry

This is kind of fucked and I’ll admit I’m quite upset. So this may be long:

My company decided to switch payroll companies. Well since that happened, nearly all of my Hispanic staff who have been with the business longer than I have been flagged. They cannot provide us with any documentation to help me prove their status. Owners have given us notice of termination of these people. Nearly 30% of my staff.

These people range from dishwashers, prep, and line. They are great employees and I would also consider them my friends. Unfortunately my hands are tied, I’ve let them know they have one more week of work before I have to let them go. I’m crushed, both emotionally and professionally. This is all a big fucking joke right? We’ve all shed tears about this together. But this city; MY industry are run by these good people that work harder and longer than any other gringo I’ve ever seen. And there’s nothing I can fucking do about it.

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