...this is not whether or not you agree with exotic dancing so even if you don't agree with it please try & put that aside & tell me if you think dancers should be eligible for "workers' compensation" like everybody else that is employed by a business the same as somebody that worked at Taco Bell or somewhere else.It isa legal business & we are responsible for paying taxes every year(I do mine quarterly).The reason I ask is that a friend of mine & I know y'all will LOL but she fell off the pole & hurt her neck & she is fighting for workers comp.Should'nt she be eligible?Thanks
2007-11-01 13:26:08 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
i agree with U
dance is a job
jane
2007-11-09 12:18:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
True. Exotic dancing is a job, but you are independent contractors so that doesn't qualify for a work man's comp for her falling off the pole. It is not a job where you get a paycheck, you aren't guaranteed money being a dancer so that is why. It would be nice to have that but all they would say is she chose to do it. I think another thing to do with it, actually a big thing is how people look down on dancers like they are low and that is so not true in a lot of cases. Stereotypers.
2007-11-01 20:32:01 · answer #2 · answered by It's MIRANDA!!!! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thats kinda tricky because if the ordinary employee does something unsafe they will not be eligible for their benefits. Swinging from a pole isn't the most safe, but very entertaining to me. Considering the amount of money to be made, safeguard and put away for that rainy day (or slippery pole)
2007-11-01 20:31:27 · answer #3 · answered by Big Meat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It seems to me that the owner should have been required to carry workers comp insurance as a requirement for having a business license.
2007-11-01 20:33:21 · answer #4 · answered by The Snappy Miss Pippi Von Trapp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as the company is legit and is required to have workers' comp insurance, then yes employees should be eligible.
2007-11-01 20:29:53 · answer #5 · answered by thefistofdoom 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I ddin't know you guys werent elegible....that's odd.
You guys are just doing your job, just like everyone else, your proffession shouldn't make a difference. Maybe exotic dancer don't get hurt much? I honestly dunno why they wouldn't give her workers comp, but I think that's VERY unfair....I'm sorry I can't be of much help. Hope everything turns out alright.
Goodluck,
Stephie
2007-11-01 20:31:13 · answer #6 · answered by Nenenie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, let me say, I have no problem with dancing... I wouldn't do it, but there's no problem with it.
Secondly, if you work for a company, you should have workers comp. It's only fair. I hope your friend gets what she deserves... and gets well soon.
2007-11-01 20:32:42 · answer #7 · answered by EmilyJune 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't see why not.
2007-11-01 20:29:24 · answer #8 · answered by McLovin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A job`s a job. Of course she should get compensation.
2007-11-01 20:48:16 · answer #9 · answered by *Fletch* 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she works for a salary and pays taxes on her tips, yes.
2007-11-01 21:35:46 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋