Legal Question in Employment Law in California
i am an exotic dancer operating under the assumption of independant contractor status. My employer requires us to work set set shifts we choose what shifts but they choose the time blocks for the most part also they just decided to change all the dance rooms over to ipods without warning or explination and gave us no notice to have to purchase one or be left with only one room that still accepts cds the owner a woman likes to get her jollies off of gossiping and only gives lucrative private parties to her pets am i right in thinking we are employees? I have read the californias definition of being an independant contractor but it is very vague as far as dancing goes. thanks
3 Answers from Attorneys
There have been a number of cases challenging the independent contractor status of exotic dancers, with success. Most cases have ruled exotic dancers are really employees. You should consult with an experienced employment law attorney in your area to review your particular employment situation for a legal opinion and to discuss your legal options.
It may be cheaper just to get an ipod, at least regarding this issue.
Best,
Daniel Bakondi, Esq.
415-450-0424
The Law Office of Daniel Bakondi, APLC
870 Market Street, Suite 1161
San Francisco CA 94102
http://www.danielbakondi.com
IMPORTANT NOTICE: This communication may contain confidential information, privileged information, or attorney work product. If you are not the intended recipient or received this message in error, any use or distribution of this message is strictly prohibited and unlawful. Please notify the sender immediately, and delete this message. No attorney-client nor confidential relationship is created through this communication. Nothing communicated or provided constitutes legal advice nor a legal opinion unless it so specifies and written agreement for attorney services has been entered into. Attorney licensed in California only. Your issue may be time sensitive and may result in loss of rights if you do not act in time. Thank you.
Most exotic dancers are legally employees. Without more details it is not possible to say which you are, however.
Related Questions & Answers
Looking for something else?
10,200 active attorneys ready to answer your legal questions today.
Featured Attorneys
Earn additional revenue and grow your business.
