Mid Hudson Outback Employees Among Those Affected By Pandemic

HUDSON VALLEY, NY — Among the people affected when the economy shut down in New York due to the new coronavirus pandemic were 393 employees in the mid-Hudson locations of OS Restaurant Services, LLC.

"We sent WARN notices to employees and the required municipalities due to a reduction in hours resulting from the closure of our dining rooms. Some employees are working in our restaurants, which are still open for take away and delivery," said Elizabeth Watts, director of media and community relations at Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. "For employees who’ve had their hours reduced, we have provided relief pay for six weeks, and we assess our ability to continue to do so every two weeks. We are also covering 100 percent of the cost of benefits during this time. As dining rooms re-open, we are recalling them back to work."

According to the notice filed with the state Department of Labor, the temporary action affected:

• Bonefish Grill #9351, 2185 South Road, Poughkeepsie, New York 12601 (44 affected employees)
• Outback #3310, 4242 Palisades Center, West Nyack, New York 10994 (46 affected employees)
• Outback #3312, 1703 Central Park Avenue, Yonkers, New York 10710 (65 affected employees)
• Outback #3313, 215 Larkin Drive, Monroe, New York 10950 (70 affected employees)
• Outback #3354, 1510 Route 9, Wappingers Falls, New York 12590 (81 affected employees)
• Outback #3358, 25 Crystal Run Crossing, Middletown, New York 10941 (87 affected employees)