SaskGaming has temporarily laid off 549 workers after shutting its casinos in Regina and Moose Jaw last week in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
In an email statement Friday, SaskGaming said many gaming floor, show lounge and back-of-house staff and management are no longer required. “The corporation has made the difficult decision to temporarily lay off 549 permanent employees — 497 unionized and 52 non-unionized,” the statement read in part. “All employees who have been laid off can return to their home position at the end of the temporary closure, allowing for job security and the ability to access government programs.” The temporary layoffs are effective April 3, 2020, and were made under the Public Emergency Provisions in the amended