A big group of staff at Nemacolin Woodlands have been instructed Tuesday that they not had jobs — a transfer that’s now elevating considerations throughout Fayette County, the place the resort is among the largest employers.
A number of staff inform Channel 11 that 144 staff have been knowledgeable that they have been being let go.
Nemacolin Woodlands confirmed the layoffs, saying in an announcement that the corporate is implementing a “strategic workforce discount” following a complete analysis of its operations, pushed by adjustments in accessible room stock.
Channel 11 requested whether or not these stock adjustments are tied to room closures or a decline in bookings related to the broader economic system. We’re nonetheless ready for a response. Firm officers did affirm the layoffs got here from a number of departments.
Melissa Lawrence, a former Nemacolin worker who misplaced her job final yr, says the information was tough to listen to.
“I instructed them I like my job. It’s really very traumatic what they do up there,” she mentioned.
Lawrence says she had wished to talk with an lawyer after dropping her job, however felt she didn’t have the assets to take action — and was involved about pushing again in opposition to such a robust employer.
“I wished to get a lawyer for a very long time over it, however didn’t have the cash, but additionally had heard that no one desires to go in opposition to Nemacolin, no one round right here will do this,” Lawrence mentioned.
One other lady who was let go on Tuesday instructed Channel 11 she obtained a reward final yr, alongside along with her total division, for doing an distinctive job and bringing in income.
“So far as I used to be involved, I used to be doing nice,” the girl mentioned.
Regardless of the layoffs, Nemacolin’s LinkedIn web page at present lists 57 open positions, together with entrance desk and housekeeping roles.
Nemacolin’s assertion went on to say, “Whereas tough, these changes are supposed to place Nemacolin for long-term stability, and the corporate extends its honest appreciation to all associates for his or her dedication and repair.”
We reached out to the Fayette County Chamber of Commerce for remark and haven’t heard again.
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