Las Vegas Casinos Split on Tougher Sexual Harassment Rules

Oct. 25, 2018, 10:31 AM UTC

The gaming industry in Nevada could face a crackdown on workplace sexual harassment, which cocktail servers and housekeepers say is pervasive.

The Nevada Gaming Control Board is weighing policy changes in the wake of the #MeToo movement and misconduct accusations against Las Vegas casino mogul Steve Wynn, which he denies.

Regulators would require casinos to keep written sexual harassment prevention policies with reporting and investigation components and to report the number of harassment complaints against them annually.

Companies including Wynn Las Vegas and Caesars Entertainment have supported the proposal. Others, such as Mesquite Gaming, say ...

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