Washington state now has a Strippers' Bill of Rights

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"OLYMPIA, Wash. -- Legislation in Washington state known as the strippers’ bill of rights, which advocates say includes the most comprehensive statewide protections in the nation, was signed into law on Monday.

Gov. Jay Inslee signed the measure, which creates safer working conditions for people in the adult entertainment industry and makes it possible for the clubs to sell alcohol.

“Strippers are workers, and they should be given the same rights and protections as any other labor force,” bill sponsor Sen. Rebecca Saldaña of Seattle, said in a news release. “If they are employed at a legal establishment in Washington, they deserve the safeguards that every worker is entitled to, including protection from exploitation, trafficking, and abuse.”

The new law requires training for employees in establishments to prevent sexual harassment, identify and report human trafficking, de-escalate conflict and provide first aid. It also mandates security workers on site, keypad codes on dressing rooms and panic buttons in places where entertainers may be alone with customers.

Most dancers in the state are independent contractors who are paid by customers and then must pay club fees every shift, Zack-Wu said. The new law limits the fees owners can charge, capping them at $150 or 30% of the amount dancers make during their shift — whichever is less. It also prohibits late fees and other charges related to unpaid balances.

The state Department of Labor and Industries will draft the new rules and guidelines for making the changes to workplace safety standards included in the law by early next year.

The new law also makes it possible for adult entertainment businesses to obtain liquor licenses. The law ties the liquor licenses to compliance with the new safety regulations. "

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Strippers must be happy now

[alsporn]

what's the downside to this bill any thing stand out?

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Strippers provide a very important entertainment for us, keep them happy.

[jag]

"The new law limits the fees owners can charge, capping them at $150 or 30% of the amount dancers make during their shift". This part is good for the strippers but not the establishment where they work.

[calista]

The new law will help protect the rights and pay of strippers if it is implemented as intended.

[Russ]

Go strippers

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Club owners are not going to like this one.

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Club owners are not going to like this one.

It will hurt the strippers too, clubs are open to make money, they stop making money they close strippers have less places to work.

[Lenny]

As long as they do not ban strip clubs it's kosher

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Isn't this price control what the clubs can charge?

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"The new law limits the fees owners can charge, capping them at $150 or 30% of the amount dancers make during their shift — whichever is less. It also prohibits late fees and other charges related to unpaid balances."

It's not unfair

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"The new law limits the fees owners can charge, capping them at $150 or 30% of the amount dancers make during their shift — whichever is less. It also prohibits late fees and other charges related to unpaid balances."

It's not unfair

Why does the government have to restrict how much a person or business can make?

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"The new law limits the fees owners can charge, capping them at $150 or 30% of the amount dancers make during their shift — whichever is less. It also prohibits late fees and other charges related to unpaid balances."

It's not unfair

Why does the government have to restrict how much a person or business can make?

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There has to be a catch if a State gets involved, where they going to make money.