Pittsburgh convention center food service provider laying off 203 employees

The food and beverage provider for the David L. Lawrence Convention Center is laying off 203 employees effective Aug. 1 because of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a notice provided to the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry.

Labor and Industry reported it received notification from Chicago-based Levy Premium Foodservice Limited Partnership that the layoffs are expected to be permanent.

Employers are required by federal law to provide 60 days notice in the event of a closure or mass layoff.

Levy did not immediately return a request for comment.

Mary Conturo, executive director of the Sports and Exhibition Authority of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County, which owns the convention center, said a contract with Levy remains in effect and the center would rely on the company for food and beverage services at events scheduled this year.