A Times Square strip club owner is getting sued for stealing his exotic dancers tips, according to Bouncer Chronicles. 2 ex-strippers at Cheetahs Gentlemens Club are suing owner Sam Zherka, who is already under indictment for lying on a loan application. This follows the blueprint of similar suits that have recently bought in millions for ex-strippers.
According to court documents, the strip club is breaking the law by classifying dancers as independent contractors, not in-house employees, to avoid paying minimum wage and overtime to the strippers. The lawsuit also claims the entertainers are also illegally forced to pay house fees to perform and are not reimbursed for mandatory clothing expenses.