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Universal Studios Hollywood Layoffs Disclosed As Theme Parks Await Reopening In California

14.10.2020 - 13:30

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As theme parks await guidancefrom the state of California on reopening amid the pandemic, operators are undergoing multiple rounds of layoffs.

Since July 1,Universal Studios Hollywood has temporarily laid off at least 849 employees and permanently cut 1374 staffers in Los Angeles County, according to filings with California's Employment Development Department.

And Six Flags, which runs Magic Mountain in Valencia, said on Tuesday that it would be laying off 240 employees at the company. "Due to our park closure, we recently furloughed team members and provided the state with the required notification.We are maintaining health benefits for these impacted team members and covering the full cost until further notice," a spokesman for Universal.