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Why no early checks for fired casino staff?
Wed, Jan 27, 2010
my paper
I REFER to a recent report in the press on the firing of casino workers from the two integrated resorts. These workers' applications were rejected by the Casino Regulatory Authority. The article cited some workers' criminal records as a possible reason for the rejection of their applications.
If this were the case, I would like to raise the following points: Firstly, why weren't thorough background checks carried out on workers before training began? Such checks would have saved time and effort for the integrated resorts and, more importantly, the workers.
Secondly, the casinos will hire a significant number of foreigners.
I would like to ask whether the authorities would be able to carry out background checks on foreign potential employees, given that information on them may not be easily available.
Thirdly, what message are the authorities sending regarding their view of former criminals?
There may be some unease over hiring former offenders for jobs which require workers to handle large sums of money.
However, the authorities have shown their support for the Yellow Ribbon Project, which promotes the rehabilitation of former convicts.
One wonders if they are merely paying lip service to the aims of the Yellow Ribbon Project.
MR CALVIN NG
Wed, Jan 27, 2010
my paper
I REFER to a recent report in the press on the firing of casino workers from the two integrated resorts. These workers' applications were rejected by the Casino Regulatory Authority. The article cited some workers' criminal records as a possible reason for the rejection of their applications.
If this were the case, I would like to raise the following points: Firstly, why weren't thorough background checks carried out on workers before training began? Such checks would have saved time and effort for the integrated resorts and, more importantly, the workers.
Secondly, the casinos will hire a significant number of foreigners.
I would like to ask whether the authorities would be able to carry out background checks on foreign potential employees, given that information on them may not be easily available.
Thirdly, what message are the authorities sending regarding their view of former criminals?
There may be some unease over hiring former offenders for jobs which require workers to handle large sums of money.
However, the authorities have shown their support for the Yellow Ribbon Project, which promotes the rehabilitation of former convicts.
One wonders if they are merely paying lip service to the aims of the Yellow Ribbon Project.
MR CALVIN NG
