Nevada to enforce stricter work-related sexual harassment laws following Wynn allegations

The Nevada Gaming Control Board warned gambling operators that it would enforce stricter rules regarding work-related sexual harassment in the coming months. The board has decided to act tough following a string of recent allegations of sexual misconduct against Steve Wynn, the now-resigned chairman of Wynn Casino.

The former chairman and CEO of Wynn Resorts were indicted on allegations of sexual harassment, some spanning almost three decades. The allegations came from dozens of women who mostly worked for the Wynn Resorts and Casino. They accuse the business mogul of grave sexual misconduct and a decades-long pattern of sexually premeditated harassment.

Wynn has publicly denied the allegations, and a settlement amounting to $7.5 million has been agreed upon. Although he resigned from his post as CEO, Wynn reiterated that he had done nothing wrong. His decision to let go of his post was considered without any “rush to judgment,” and he looked at all aspects of the allegations “including facts.” Wynn was replaced by Matt Maddox, former executive director.

Nevada’s casino managing board, on the other hand, plans to execute harsher penalties and tougher policies regarding sexual assault and harassment within the casino industry. Although experts strongly expressed their skepticism about the effectiveness and adequacy of these proposed rules, they intend to firmly penalise operators who are involved in such acts. This includes the closure of the establishment and revocation of their operating license.

A new regulation will also be introduced aiming to control a “minimum internal control standard” for cases addressing sexually premeditated conducts around the casino environment. A memorandum has also been given to all casino operators in Las Vegas that included a 15-point checklist to help strengthen their policies against sexual harassment.

Source: usaonlinecasino.com