Disney is laying off 28,000 employees across the US. In a statement Tuesday afternoon, Josh D’Amaro, chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products said the layoffs are due to the prolonged impact of COVID-19 and uncertainty over the duration of the pandemic.
In light of the prolonged impact of COVID-19 on our business, including limited capacity due to physical distancing requirements and the continued uncertainty regarding the duration of the pandemic – exacerbated in California by the State’s unwillingness to lift restrictions that would allow Disneyland to reopen – we have made the very difficult decision to begin the process of reducing our workforce at our Parks, Experiences and Products segment at all levels, having kept non-working Cast Members on furlough since April, while paying healthcare benefits.
D’Amaro said about 67% of the workers affected are part time employees.
Disney World parks in the Orlando area have been open since July with reduced capacity.
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