Could a Nevada Brothel Help Redefine Labor Standards Nationwide? Plus, Who Are Our Neighbors?
At Sheri's Ranch, a legal brothel 45 minutes outside Las Vegas, Nevada, some of the workers are seeking both recognition as employees and union representation. City Cast CEO David Plotz talks with former City Cast Las Vegas podcast host, current contributor, and longtime Nevada attorney Dayvid Figler about why sex workers are considered independent contractors, what sparked this legal battle, and what happens if they win. Plus, what's different about neighborhoods in Las Vegas?
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- Could a Pahrump Brothel Union Set a New National Standard for Labor Laws? (City Cast Las Vegas)
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