Legal Employment News

Strip club sued by dancers for wage violations and tip sharing

Dancers at Sammy's Gentleman's Club in Birmingham have filed a lawsuit alleging violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act, including failure to provide minimum wage pay and overtime, illegal tip sharing, and requiring dancers to pay kickbacks. The suit seeks at least $100,000 in damages and restitution for unpaid wages, misappropriated tips, and "house fees" on behalf of all dancers employed by the club over the last three years.