Caught mid-shift under neon lights, we remember the night a performer we knew was told to sign a contract that
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Fair scheduling policies improve conditions for nightlife workers
Problem: Noticing how last-minute shift changes cost nightlife workers both income and sleep, we ask: what would happen if scheduling
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Professional training supports careers in exotic dancing
Lately we found ourselves backstage, watching a new performer practice a floorwork sequence with the same intensity we would expect
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Online platforms transform advertising for adult entertainment clubs
People are increasingly discovering adult entertainment clubs through curated feeds, targeted ads, and review platforms rather than word-of-mouth or neon
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Cashless payments bring privacy questions to adult venues
Unanticipatedly, over 80% of transactions at some adult venues are now cashless. This widespread shift forces a rethinking of privacy
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Small venue operators navigate increasing overhead expenses
One in three independent music venues closed between 2007 and 2019, and we still feel the ripple effects. We operate
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City licensing policies influence exotic dancing businesses
By 2019, more than 40% of U.S. municipalities had enacted ordinances directly regulating adult entertainment. This reshaped an industry many
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Media portrayals influence perceptions of exotic dancing work
Lurking in glossy headlines and late-night storylines is a persistent myth: that exotic dancing is either purely exploitative or an
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Independent contractor rules affect dance club operations
Biggest misconception: We believe that labeling performers as independent contractors simplifies operations and shields us from payroll obligations. Why this
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Alcohol regulations impact operations at nightlife establishments
Diving into the wake of recent regulatory shifts, we find our nightlife landscape being reshaped almost weekly by new laws,
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