Hyatt to Furlough or Cut Hours for Two-Thirds of Corporate USA Employees
Confronting coronavirus-related closures and a sharp decline in hotel business during the COVID-19 outbreak, Hyatt Hotels (NYSE: H) announced it will furlough many of its employees while reducing working hours for others. In all, approximately two-thirds of the hospitality company's U.S. employees will see their hours reduced or be furloughed during April and May.
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Hotel industry stocks dropped sharply last week. In an effort to cut its costs amid the steep drop-off in bookings and check-ins, Hyatt's furloughs and reductions in both pay and work hours will begin on April 1.
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