Two measures aimed at protecting Baltimore workers amid the disruptions of the coronavirus pandemic advanced Monday, after the City Council responded to business concerns and narrowed their scope.

The bills, introduced by Councilman Kristerfer Burnett, are intended to improve job security for hotel workers laid off due to Covid and those who work for companies that change hands. Amended versions of both passed after animated debates in the Labor Committee and on the virtual Council floor.

“Folks are really going through it, man,” Burnett told The Brew Tuesday morning. “I wasn’t excited about the amendments and the pushback overall from the Law Department on the idea.”

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