Spa renovation means temporary job loss for many
LIHUE >> As many as 80 employees at the Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa have lost their jobs temporarily as the hotel undergoes renovation.
A resort spokeswoman, Diann Hartman, told the Garden Island newspaper that the project has reduced the number of available guest rooms to around 302 from 602.
Hartman said some of the affected employees have chosen to take leaves of absence, family medical leaves of absence or extended vacations. She said others are using extended sick leave, and some have resigned and moved away.
The project is expected to be completed in April.
