New Laws Limit Casino Workers Minimum Wage in Iowa
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Iowa legislators passed a bill that fixes the minimum wage for casino employees in the state at $9.06.
Iowa legislature voted to set a fixed minimum wage at gaming properties at $9.06 per hour. The rate will become permanent as of December 31 this year and will remain unchanged even if the current wage is changed. Representative Chris Hall argued against the decision, saying that casinos are the only place in Iowa where workers have to put up with tobacco smoke. Iowa Gaming Association argued that the usual wage for casino employees federally is around $ 9.00 per an hour, but if it goes to $15, it would force them to pay $18.75 perhour.
Iowa's legislators agreed to lift state taxes on bonuses and promotions. Casino workers’ minimum wages are a sensitive topic. Las Vegas Sands decided to keep employees and pay their benefits back in 2020. The company is also considering the sale of its Strip properties and expanding into sports betting, online gambling and a still-negotiated casino project in Texas.
