LOS ANGELES - J.C. Penny Company, Inc. announced it will temporarily furlough the majority of its hourly and corporate employees as the company extends closures of its stores and business offices during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The layoffs for hourly employees will begin April 2, while a majority of the company’s corporate workforce will be temporarily let go on April 5. RELATED: CoronavirusNOW.com, FOX launches national hub for COVID-19 news and updates “These are difficult days all across the country and the globe.
At JCPenney, we are making tough, prudent decisions to protect both the safety of our associates and the future of our Company,” said Jill Soltau, chief executive officer of JCPenney.