Cirque du Soleil Temporarily Lays Off Most Of Its Staff Amid Coronavirus Concerns (via Fox411)
Job cuts will affect 95% of its staff, more than 4,000 people, the company said in a statement. It added that it hopes to support workers during the disruption and “rebuild once the global crisis subsides.”, the outfit temporarily suspended all of its shows on the Vegas strip, as well as its planned run of "Volta" in Orange County. It has now shut down all 44 of its productions around the world.
Immediate steps to support employees include paid vacation time, insurance coverage maintained during the temporary layoff and access to the group’s employee support program, it added. “It is the most difficult day in Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group history. We’re deeply saddened by the dramatic measures taken today, as the temporary layoff includes many hardworking, dedicated people. Unfortunately, this decision is our only option as we are forced to position ourselves to weather this storm and prepare for eventual re-openings,” said Daniel Lamarre, President and CEO Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group.
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