HONG KONG ¨C After months of political protests and the onset of a recession, Hong Kong¡¯s resilient labor market is starting to crack.
Retailers, restaurants and hotels are cutting wages and hours or letting staff go just to survive. An end to the city¡¯s record-low unemployment level is widely anticipated if no solution to the five months of turmoil can be found.
Nestor Manuel, 21, is among those affected. He has recently taken a new job as a floor supervisor at Mint Supper Club in Hong Kong¡¯s nightlife district after having to shift roles multiple times in recent months. A floor supervisor helps to manage the customer-facing side of a restaurant.
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