What they're also trying to gauge is how their employees feel about returning to work in the midst of a global pandemic. Melodie-Joy Miller said the decision to keep the tables and chairs off limits to customers was made in consultation with employees. Miller said if customer traffic were to increase in the restaurant some employees' anxiety levels would also increase. (FaceTime)Martin said people should also ask their employers if they can return to work on a reduced or modified schedule to start. "I have a family at home [that] I'm protecting, if I didn't feel comfortable I wouldn't be here," said Madden.

Source: CBC News May 13, 2020 11:00 UTC