Strip Club Violated FLSA; Owes Dancer Hourly Wage

An Atlanta strip club violated the Fair Labor Standards Act by failing to pay a dancer hourly wages, the Northern District of Georgia ruled Jan. 28.

The club misclassified Brezzy Hurst as an independent contractor, rather than an employee, and required her to pay out-of-pocket for the privilege of working, the court said.

The club’s exercise of control over Hurst’s work shows that she was an employee, the court said.

The club required dancers to pass a breathalyzer before being given their keys to leave; required dancers to pay a “house fee” based on the times they arrived and left, ...