Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino
Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2007
Unpermitted renovations and fire-safety deficiencies
County inspections found that room renovations had been undertaken without required permits and identified missing fire sealant, unsealed openings, unauthorized electrical work and other defects. Numerous rooms were closed for inspection and repair, and Harrah’s received four criminal misdemeanor citations.
2000
Employee retaliation and unionization allegations
The National Labor Relations Board filed a complaint alleging that the Rio had fired or harassed employees seeking union representation. The Culinary Workers Union later sued to represent employees, and the property became unionized in January 2001 after majority support.