On Friday, two women sued the parent company of Jaguars in Lubbock for allegations of federal wage violations.
According to the lawsuit, “Jaguars is recorded in Texas as an ‘Assumed Name’ owned by JAI and is a restaurant and bar that provides adult entertainment to its patrons.”
The women, whose stage names are Kyoiee and Athena, claim Jaguars violated federal wage law “by unlawfully designating their exotic dancers as independent contractors.” They claim they were denied their right to federal minimum wage and overtime pay.
Kyoiee and Athena are the first two plaintiffs, but they are seeking class-action status.
The lawsuit said, “[Kyoiee and Athena] presently believe and allege that the class includes in excess of fifty (50) separate individuals who have, since May 25, 2015, worked for … Jaguars Club located at 12913 Highway 87, Lubbock…”
The lawsuit said Jaguars paid no compensation for the hours worked.
“[Kyoiee, Athena] and others similarly situated only receive compensation for the work they perform directly from the customers in the form of tips,” the lawsuit said.
It also said Kyoiee and Athena were required to pay Jaguars a daily fee for getting on stage and also required to pay a fee for skipping a rotation on stage.
It said they were also required to tip a DJ, bartender and the “house mom” daily.
