MGM President Bill Hornbuckle sent a letter to employees Friday saying several MGM Resorts employees have tested 'presumptive positive' for coronavirus and also announcing workforce reductions and furloughs would begin next week.
MGM President Bill Hornbuckle says several MGM Resorts employees have tested"presumptive positive" for coronavirus.LAS VEGAS – Layoffs and furloughs are starting next week at MGM Resorts International in response to a slowdown in demand due to“We just don’t know to what extent,” said Rocky Colavito, Jr., a Bellagio blackjack dealer who got news of the cuts before walking onto the casino floor for his Friday night shift.
"These decisions are never made lightly," Hornbuckle wrote,"and we deeply regret the hardship it will place on these individuals and their families."Read the letter in full here:Business demand has decreased enough in the wake of COVID-10 to force MGM Resorts to close MGM Northfield Park in Ohio, close buffets and suspend operations of all nightclubs, day clubs, spas, fitness centers, salons and spas.
More closures are coming next week. On Monday, 150 food and beverage outlets will close – with more shuttering "on a rolling basis."Hornbuckle revealed several MGM Resorts employees have tested"presumptive positive" for coronavirus.on the Las Vegas Strip, according to MGM spokesman Brian Ahern. Another worked at the Wet Republic pool at the MGM Grand.All corporate employees with teams able to work from home have been advised to do so starting next week, he said.
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