MUMBAI : Migrant workers who left for their hometowns following the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic may refuse to return to metros amid the second wave of infections, staffing companies warned.
And many of those who had returned to industrial centres are heading back to their villages once again, worrying labour-intensive industries.According to industry observers, a surge in covid cases may lead to severe cost pressures for companies looking to retain or recruit workers.Naveen Pandey, the proprietor of Maharashtra Labour Services, a manpower provider to companies, said contractors like him are finding it hard to fulfil commitments made to clients.“With many workers finding job opportunities locally and at a decent per-hour-pay, they.