Two women have filed a class-action lawsuit against boxing champion Floyd Mayweather and his Las Vegas strip club, Girl Collection, alleging the club failed to pay them minimum wage and illegally withheld their tips. The plaintiffs claim they were misclassified as independent contractors, a designation that allegedly deprived them of fair wages and other protections under Nevada labor law. The complaint, filed in Clark County District Court, could potentially represent all dancers who have worked at Girl Collection, which is located near Sahara Avenue and Sammy Davis Jr. Drive.
The lawsuit argues that Mayweather and the club management violated federal and state labor laws by misclassifying dancers as contractors instead of employees. By doing so, the plaintiffs allege, the club avoided paying minimum wage, overtime, and benefits, as well as withholding tips that would otherwise go directly to the performers. According to the plaintiffs, the club’s tipping policies and wage structure unfairly shifted costs onto the dancers and restricted their earnings, an issue that has become a point of contention in similar lawsuits filed by exotic dancers nationwide.
The case against Mayweather, a prominent figure in both the sports and entertainment industries, shines a spotlight on the wage practices of strip clubs across the U.S., where exotic dancers are frequently classified as contractors rather than employees. The plaintiffs’ legal team argues that the dancers were subjected to strict rules and scheduling by the club, which should qualify them as employees entitled to protections under the Fair Labor Standards Act and Nevada’s wage laws.
Mayweather has not yet responded to the lawsuit publicly, and representatives for Girl Collection have declined to comment on the pending litigation. The outcome of this case could have broader implications for labor rights within the strip club industry, particularly in Las Vegas, where clubs are a major part of the entertainment economy.
Legal experts note that if the class-action suit proceeds, it could lead to substantial payouts for current and former dancers at the club, and potentially set a precedent that impacts the way clubs classify and compensate performers. The plaintiffs are seeking back pay, damages, and attorney fees, as well as a reclassification of dancers as employees to ensure compliance with wage laws moving forward.
