Based on the results of all-Russian surveys, major effects of the economic crisis of 2014-2016 in comparison with other economic crises are characterized. It is demonstrated that in addition to their obvious consequences (prices increase, layoffs, etc.), another serious result is the change in relationship between employers and workers, accompanied by the increase in layoffs amid increase in workload of working population, decrease of wages amid rising prices, and significant increase in non-compliance with the law concerning rights of workers. In the periods between crises these negative changes are consolidated, and every next crisis gives them a new impetus