Five African-American dancers will share more than $ 3 million that were awarded to them on Wednesday for their salary arrears and suffering while working in a Mississippi strip club.
Danny's Downtown Cabaret's lawyer in Jackson, Bill Walter, said he would ask a federal judge to reduce the amount of the premium. If the judge does not agree, he says he will appeal.
The Commission for Equal Opportunity in Employment (EEOC) sued the club several years ago, alleging that black dancers worked limited hours and were fined $ 25 if they were missing. a position. The strippers were not fined for missing work.
The leader described the racist insult of one of the black dancers, and the club owners forced black women to work in another club they owned, Black Diamonds, where conditions and safety were worse and dancers were less well paid.
"The jury ... sent a powerful message to Danny's and to any employer who believes himself above the law."
