There is a lot of misinformation about exotic dancers. No one tells you what the limits are, or what management can or can’t do. But, the law is clear, does not discriminate, and it applies to everybody.
It is a common practice for some adult entertainment to charge dancers a house fee. If the dancer doesn’t pay, she can’t dance. On top of that, dancers have to pay the DJs, managers, bouncers, and others from their tips. Basically, dancers are paid to work at the club, covering its operational costs. That’s not right!
Most clubs set the schedule, dance rotation. Clubs even penalize dancers if they’re late or if they leave before a specific time. It is relatively common practice to force dancers to clean the club after hours or to have them sell a certain number of drinks or services per shift to make up for spilled drinks or walked tabs.
Employees have rights that independent contractors don’t. Employees are entitled to keep their tips, to earn at least the minimum wage, and get overtime when they work more than 40 hours in a week. Employees don’t have to pay to work. They should be free from sexual harassment and discrimination. If you have been sharing tips, paying to dance, working uncompensated overtime, or if you think you have been misclassified as an independent contractor, contact us for a free consultation.
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