Luxor and Aria have joined the Venetian in reaching agreements over lawsuits alleging religious discrimination.
In a series of settlements announced last week by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the Aria Resort & Casino and Luxor Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas have agreed to address allegations of religious discrimination during their COVID-19 vaccine mandate enforcement.
The casinos, both owned by MGM Resorts International, are accused of denying employees' requests for religious exemptions from the vaccine mandate. The EEOC found reasonable cause to believe that both resorts violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations for religious beliefs unless doing so poses an undue hardship.
The settlements, however, do not disclose the terms of the agreements or any financial penalties. Unlike a related settlement by The Venetian Casino Resort, which involved an $850,000 payout, the specifics of the Aria and Luxor settlements remain undisclosed.
Both casinos have agreed to provide Title VII training targeted at human resources staff specifically focused on religious accommodations to ensure compliance going forward. The EEOC will monitor compliance with these agreements to ensure the policies and practices are improved to accommodate religious beliefs properly.
Michael Mendoza, EEOC Las Vegas Local Director, commended both casinos for implementing these training measures. He emphasized the importance of employers understanding that federal law requires reasonable religious accommodations.
The allegations against the MGM International-owned casinos fall under the 1964 Civil Rights Act. The specifics of the ARIA and Luxor settlements regarding COVID-19 unfair treatment are not detailed in the provided paragraph.
It is worth noting that the Venetian Casino Resort previously settled a lawsuit over religious discrimination, paying $85,000 to disadvantaged and unfairly disciplined employees of different faiths.
The Aria Resort & Casino and Luxor Hotel & Casino, both located in Las Vegas, are casinos. The settlements mark a significant step towards ensuring religious accommodations are provided in the workplace, particularly during times of crisis like the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
The Aria Resort & Casino and Luxor Hotel & Casino, both owned by MGM Resorts International and known for their casino-and-gambling culture, have agreed to provide Title VII training to their human resources staff focused on religious accommodations, following allegations of religious discrimination during their COVID-19 vaccine mandate enforcement. These settlements, however, do not disclose the terms or financial penalties, compared to a previous settlement by The Venetian Casino Resort, which involved an $850,000 payout. The settlements also underscore the importance of maintaining casino-culture while adhering to general-news and crime-and-justice-related laws, such as the 1964 Civil Rights Act.
