Macau Fisherman’s Wharf staff say they have been sacked

Macau Fisherman’s Wharf employees have told IAG they have been sacked as a result of the business “streamlining” its structure.

A text message sent by Fisherman’s Wharf to its staff, seen by IAG, reads, “In view of the ongoing streamlining of the company (Fisherman’s Wharf), your employment relationship will be terminated with effect from 21 August 2022.”

Some of the employees who were notified of their termination said those who were fired are food and beverage (F&B) workers and most of them are Macau residents. One staff member said, “The company has compensated us for our termination … this is the second time the company has made redundancies during the outbreak.”

Another staff member said, “More than 10 staff members in the restaurant department have been notified of their termination of contract and they are discussing to go to the Labour Affairs Bureau (DSAL) tomorrow (8 August) to review their dismissal.”

An exit document provided by the employee shows that the document was issued by the director of the department and that the affected employee had not less than 10 years of service.

An economic commentator, who asked not to be named, told IAG that with many Macau companies facing serious losses and debts due to the prolonged economic downturn and ongoing travel restrictions, letting staff go was seen as one of the most effective means of keeping costs down and ultimately avoiding going out of business altogether.

Source: https://www.asgam.com/index.php/2022/08/07/macau-fishermans-wharf-staff-say-they-have-been-sacked/