In a statement released by MGM Resorts International and first reported by the Las Vegas Review-Journal, the company will be requiring all salaried employees working on-site and all new hires at its casinos and resorts across the country to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
That tally includes more than 6,000 workers overall and applies to two Mississippi establishments – Beau Rivage in Biloxi and Gold Strike Casino in Tunica.
The order goes into effect August 30 for new hires, who must get vaccinated before they can report for work. Salaried employees who do not work solely from home must show proof of their first COVID shot by October 15 or risk termination.
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“I know that for some of you this may be an unwelcome development — a consideration that we did not take lightly when making this decision,” MGM Resorts International CEO Bill Hornbuckle said in the statement. “However, as one of the largest and most trusted operators and employers in our industry.
“MGM Resorts is determined to do our part to curb the spread of the virus and help counter alarming trends in cases, hospitalizations and deaths. Vaccination is the most effective tool in doing so.”
The Beau Rivage and Gold Strike Casino join the Scarlet Pearl Casino in D’Iberville in enacting strict vaccination requirements. Scarlet Pearl enacted their mandatory vaccination order on August 14.
Management at all three casinos are considering expansion of vaccination requirements to include hourly workers.
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