ORLANDO, Fla. – After closing its parks due to the coronavirus, SeaWorld Entertainment Co. announced Friday that it will furlough 90% of its workers without compensation.
The workers will be temporarily furloughed without pay beginning April 1. Those employees will be eligible for unemployment benefits.
SeaWorld officials did not say how long it expects parks to stay closed or when workers would be able to return. “The furlough period is uncertain at this time due to the temporary park closures and will be reassessed as business conditions dictate,” a statement from the company said. “The Company looks forward to welcoming back its ambassadors and guests when it is safe to open again.” [Coronavirus: Disney World to remain closed until