Hiring Strippers?

[paul2145r]

Let's just say this is definitely something off the beaten path for me, lol.

I currently have two staffing/temp agencies that are clients of mine, and both are looking into expanding into the "Adult Entertainment" industry. Pretty much, they are wanting to set up a company to manage strippers, exotic dancers, and adult models that currently work with them doing other jobs. There is a LOT of potential in this venture (as you well know) but I need to make sure that everything is done legally and without any negative future repercussions.

Has anyone ever worked in this specific industry? They already have contracts in the works with a number of clubs in various states, but are waiting for me to give the final "Go Ahead". Let me know what you guys think, and whether or not you have pertinent advice for me. This venture is testing my own moral boundaries, but it should turn out to be interesting! Thanks all, and I'll let you all know how this goes!

[riscphree]

I work in the biz, and as far as legalities go, consult an attorney.

If you have any other questions, feel free to ask!

[Corey Bryant]

Get an attorney, since laws vary from state to state, county to country, city to city.

I consulted a few years back on something similar - no nudity, just scantily clad individuals serving drinks at house parties. The attorney the business had was fantastic and helped to ensure that all laws were being complied with

[Cameron]

From being in the entertainment industry...as an teenage actor...you need a lawyer for everything. I suggest you hire an attorney onto your staff because you will need one quite frequently.

[DXTINC]

You may want an attorney to draw up your contracts, but he/she will not need to know the particulars regarding what it is the talent you provide does. That is an agreement between the establishment and the talent.

Dancers are all independant contractors. Try to keep it that way and keep the dancer-club contractual agreement in place to pass any liability to either the club or the girls. The trick is figuring out a way to get paid and not shafted from the clubs. Thats where the attorney comes in.

Good luck, seems like a glamourous business but it's not.

[zoobie]

You may want an attorney to draw up your contracts, but he/she will not need to know the particulars regarding what it is the talent you provide does. That is an agreement between the establishment and the talent.

Dancers are all independant contractors. Try to keep it that way and keep the dancer-club contractual agreement in place to pass any liability to either the club or the girls. The trick is figuring out a way to get paid and not shafted from the clubs. Thats where the attorney comes in.

The laws of different states and cities varies. The best thing to do is consult. Anyway, best of luck!

[David Rocci]

So are you trying to act as a labor rep and form a stripper union or something?

Or just as a staffing agency that supples strippers to the clubs?

Interesting... what criteria will you setup for screening potential applicants?

-dr

[DXTINC]

The laws of different states and cities varies.

Wow, really? When did this happen? The winner of this threads way to state the obvious award goes to...

[paul2145r]

Lol about the screening process ;-). Well, this post is a little late, I know, but I'll give you guys a little more of a heads-up. I helped one of my clients get things started, and it looks like they'll be expanding into Miami. Overall, it's running smoothly. The general method is that they act as a staffing agency/employment service. They provide aid to both sides of the spectrum: They ensure that everything on the tax/legal side is handled, and that the dancers have proper transportation, housing, etc..

Overall it's been an interesting experience.. and an educational one at that ;-)