Caesars announces domestic partner benefits
The casino company said that the benefits for its team members are set to begin in 2019.
US.- Caesars Entertainment Corporation has announced domestic partner benefits for its team members, beginning in 2019. The company said that the program is in alignment with its mission to create an inclusive culture.
The updated benefits widen Caesars’ offering to new and current employees by enhancing the opportunities for same-sex as well as opposite-sex domestic partners. Benefits include medical, dental and vision plan options, short and long-term disability, life insurance and a selection of other voluntary benefits.
Jan Jones Blackhurst, Executive Vice President of Public Policy and Corporate Responsibility for Caesars Entertainment, said: “Caesars Entertainment is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and strives to treat our employees equally. We know our team members perform best when they can feel confident and know that their loved ones are well-cared for. This new offering is a reflection of the tremendous diversity found in our 65,000 team members worldwide.”
According to Caesars, in the past five years it has generated US$48 billion in economic value benefiting employees (wages and benefits), suppliers (payment for goods and services), government bodies (taxes and licences) and communities (giving and volunteering), including US$7.6 billion in 2017.