ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) - Layoff notices have gone out to 110 more workers at the New Jersey Casino Control Commission. That leaves only three workers untouched by the sweeping deregulation that's part of Gov. Chris Christie's Atlantic City turnaround plan.
The latest notices went out Friday. Of 261
Commission spokesman Dan Heneghan said Monday that some have already gotten jobs with the state Division of Gaming Enforcement, a branch of the attorney general's office.
He said some others could conceivably still work for the agency once the governor's office approves a new staffing level for it.
The job cuts are designed to save millions of dollars for the 11 casinos, which pay the workers' salaries. But state officials recently acknowledged the cuts will save far less than originally anticipated: about $10 million instead of $20 million to $25 million. The discrepancy was first reported last month by The Press of Atlantic City.
Earlier this year, layoff notices went out to 110 casino inspectors and 33 clerical employees.
"In light of the fact that there is a complete restructuring of the commission going on, it was appropriate to notify all of the employees of these changes to give them the opportunity to apply for new positions in the restructured commission," Heneghan said.
Only three top-level employees who will definitely be staying on with the restructured commission did not get layoff notices. He did not identify them.
The gaming enforcement division is assuming many of the casino commission's responsibilities. Once the changes are complete, the casino commission will be responsible for initial licensing decisions for casinos and their key employees, and will act as a judicial body to review enforcement decisions made by the gaming enforcement division.
The division has already offered to take on "a few dozen" casino commission employees.
The layoff notices are effective April 29.
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