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re: Harrah's is being a little bitch about the smoking ban.
Posted on 5/5/15 at 5:35 pm to Saints72
Posted on 5/5/15 at 5:35 pm to Saints72
by Saints72
They have to get approval to lay off employees?
Yes. Part of their contract with the state requires them to have a minimum headcount of 2,400. They're lobbying for legislation that will lower the limit to 2,000. They say there won't be any layoffs and that the reduced headcount will be made through attrition.
Currently, employee headcount is just over 2,400, but only 60% are full time employees. They say that if they don't get legislation through approving the workforce reduction, they'll cut full time workers to part time to balance their budget.
They have to get approval to lay off employees?
Yes. Part of their contract with the state requires them to have a minimum headcount of 2,400. They're lobbying for legislation that will lower the limit to 2,000. They say there won't be any layoffs and that the reduced headcount will be made through attrition.
Currently, employee headcount is just over 2,400, but only 60% are full time employees. They say that if they don't get legislation through approving the workforce reduction, they'll cut full time workers to part time to balance their budget.
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Posted on 5/5/15 at 5:35 pm to Large Farva
I bet that comped buffet cost someone their job you greedy SOB
Posted on 5/5/15 at 5:35 pm to Saints72
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They have to get approval to lay off employees?
Yes, they have an exclusive contract to be the state's only land based casino, and part of that agreement includes minimum numbers of jobs being provided by Harrahs.
Posted on 5/5/15 at 5:36 pm to Slippy
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Slippy is being a little bitch about Harrah's operation of their own business.
FIFY
Posted on 5/5/15 at 5:37 pm to Large Farva
lolblackjack
It's all about roulette & craps
It's all about roulette & craps
Posted on 5/5/15 at 5:38 pm to tankyank13
Eta: the amount of taxes the city collects from Harrahs is huge. I hope this bites those progressive brain farts in the arse
The city doesn't get much, compared to what the state gets in tax revenue from Harrah's. Not that NO can afford to lose a nickel of income, but bulk of the Harrah's money collected goes to the state.
Posted on 5/5/15 at 5:40 pm to Slippy
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Harrah's is being a little bitch about the smoking ban.
Says the guy that started this thread.
Posted on 5/5/15 at 5:44 pm to Scoop
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Not what this is about. It's about private business not being able to make the decisions they want to make regarding things like this because the nanny staters exploit work environment laws.
Its also a private business that Wiesel-ed its way into the new Orleans through various "loop-holes"
though i agree private business should have the right to make this call from themselves
Posted on 5/5/15 at 5:46 pm to White Roach
quote:
by Saints72
They have to get approval to lay off employees?
Yes. Part of their contract with the state requires them to have a minimum headcount of 2,400. They're lobbying for legislation that will lower the limit to 2,000. They say there won't be any layoffs and that the reduced headcount will be made through attrition.
Currently, employee headcount is just over 2,400, but only 60% are full time employees. They say that if they don't get legislation through approving the workforce reduction, they'll cut full time workers to part time to balance their budget.
Not sure I understand why the State would let them cut their employee numbers to 2,000 if they agreed to keep it at 2,400. A deal is a deal, if they can't stay in business, I am sure the State will have no problem finding another operator to take over that space and run a casino.
Posted on 5/5/15 at 5:49 pm to Sparkplug#1
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For some, it's like going out to eat and not being able to have a glass of wine with their steak.
having a glass of wine with your steak doesn't damage the livers of everyone sitting around you
Posted on 5/5/15 at 5:57 pm to Vito Andolini
Umm, because they aren't in the business of losing money.
And good luck finding someone else to open a casino there and guarantee to employee 2400 with the smoking ban.
And good luck finding someone else to open a casino there and guarantee to employee 2400 with the smoking ban.
Posted on 5/5/15 at 5:59 pm to Vito Andolini
quote:and the original deal allowed smoking. Casino should pressure the state to pressure the city to quit being a bitch.
Not sure I understand why the State would let them cut their employee numbers to 2,000 if they agreed to keep it at 2,400. A deal is a deal
Hey Tourists, come get piss arse drunk in our city but you cant smoke anymore.
Posted on 5/5/15 at 6:00 pm to Tiger n Miami AU83
I will going ahead and predict the ban doesn't last. Once the city and state lose more money than they can stomach or Harrahs has to close it's doors, the ban will be lifted.
Posted on 5/5/15 at 6:00 pm to Tiger n Miami AU83
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o open a casino there and guarantee to employee 2400 with the smoking ban.
most casinos in this country do not allow smoking ...
Posted on 5/5/15 at 6:01 pm to Tiger n Miami AU83
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I will going ahead and predict the ban doesn't last.
dont quit your day job
Posted on 5/5/15 at 6:09 pm to EmperorGout
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having a glass of wine with your steak doesn't damage the livers of everyone sitting around you
No but the drunk driving after their dinner and wine will kill you.
It's a slippery fricking slope. One day your nanny state is going to bite you in your arse.
Posted on 5/5/15 at 6:14 pm to rocket31
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most casinos in this country do not allow smoking ...
You are clueless. Name a Vegas casino with a smoking ban.
Bet you know nothing of Maccau either.
Posted on 5/5/15 at 6:17 pm to tgrgrd00
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This post was edited on 5/5/15 at 6:19 pm
Posted on 5/5/15 at 6:19 pm to White Roach
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The city doesn't get much
What other properties generate more tax dollars for the city of NOLA? I would bet that list is quite short.
Its definitely huge revenue producer for the city
Posted on 5/5/15 at 6:20 pm to Slippy
Whether people find it trashy or not, it never ceases to amaze me how content people are with the government telling people how they can run their business. If you don't like the smoking, how about online gambling? if it bothered the non-smokers that much they'd have quit going a long time ago
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