ORLANDO, Fla. – After a series of financially devastating months caused by the coronavirus pandemic, Disney is laying off thousands of employees, according to a statement from the company.The company has announced it will lay off at least 28,000 U.S.
employees, of which 67% are part-time, according to the statement.The statement, from Disney Parks, Experiences and Products chairman Josh D’Amaro, attributes the layoffs to the prolonged financial impact of COVID-19.[TRENDING: Celebrating Thanksgiving amid COVID-19 | ULA set for Tuesday rocket launch | Local coronavirus mask mandates remain in effect]“In light of the prolonged impact of COVID-19 on our business, including limited capacity due to physical distancing requirements and the.