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June 08, 2009 |

Strippers sue to be classified as employees, not independent contractors

When it comes to wage-and-hour laws, strippers are no different from pizza delivery drivers or waitresses. That's what plaintiffs' attorney E. Michelle Drake claims in a wage-and-hour class action recently filed against a strip club in suburban Minneapolis. The suit claims that the strip club is violating state and federal wage-and-hour laws by intentionally misclassifying entertainers as independent contractors and requiring a fee — between $20 and $100 a night — to "pay for the pole."
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June 05, 2009 |

Back-to-back Starbucks-related rulings involve tip-sharing and union discussions

On Wednesday, the National Labor Relations Board approved a settlement with Starbucks that stated that Minneapolis-area baristas can discuss union issues while on the job. The Minneapolis settlement came a day after a California appeals court overturned a judge's order that Starbucks pay $105 million in restitution to baristas who had to share their tips with shift supervisors.
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September 12, 2013 |

Strippers Ruled Employees Under State, U.S. Labor Law

Southern District Judge Paul Engelmayer said that exotic dancers who work at Rick's Cabaret in Midtown Manhattan are entitled to receive minimum wage, and that the owners of the club were unlawfully requesting and receiving part of the dancers' wages and the tips they received.
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