SALT LAKE CITY — The sprawling Larry H. Miller Sports and Entertainment group of companies began furlough announcements Friday morning that will result in a 40% reduction of staff working for the Utah Jazz, Salt Lake Bees, Vivint Smart Home Arena and Megaplex Theatres.
A Miller Group representative said the cuts, which impacted “a couple hundred employees,” were a decision of last resort and only came after other cost-cutting efforts, including earlier reductions in part-time staffers and widespread salary reduction.
Larry H. Miller Sports and Entertainment group President Jim Olson said the reductions became necessary with no clear end in sight for COVID-19-related restrictions.