DICJ warns VIP room workers cannot be dismissed
Macau’s Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) and the Labour Affairs Bureau have said that the jobs of employees in VIP rooms promoted by junket operators shouldn’t be affected by the suspension of partnerships.
Macau.- Authorities in Macau have said that the jobs of employees working in VIP rooms promoted by junkets in the city must not be affected by the suspension of junket partnerships because the employees have contractual relationships with the casino operators themselves. The announcement came in a joint statement issued by Macau’s Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) and the Labour Affairs Bureau today.
The regulators say that current laws protect the rights of employees working in VIP rooms promoted by junkets. However, the statement says that those who have been hired by junket operators must safeguard their labour rights by themselves.
The Labor Affairs Bureau stated that as of Wednesday, it had not received any assistance requests from employees.
Tak Chun, the second-largest junket operator in Macau, has confirmed that some casinos have suspended their partnerships with the operator. The company said its affected employees will receive higher compensation than that contemplated by the Labour Relations Law, including one month’s additional basic salary, seniority compensation, provident funds-for employees who have served for three years-and unapplied paid annual leave.
