Playboy Club casino dancer hired by sketchy lawyer to win compensation
A former dancer at London's Playboy Club Casino has been hired as a legal secretary by a male lawyer for the venue's patron.
But the woman worked at the casino while studying law and was never paid for her subsequent work. Instead, she was told her new employer was "God" and that she was an "obedient little slave," court documents show. Employment judge Anne Martin described the case as "extraordinary".
The woman, known only as "BR" in the court case, was ordered to pay £18,000 ($23,000) in emotional harm compensation, nearly £5,000 ($6,000) in back wages and £5,000 in interest.
High-End Law Firm
BR was found at the Playboy Club by the now-deceased attorney, identified in the documents only as "AD." He invited her to work as his personal secretary at Eldwick Law, a London-based boutique law firm specializing in sophisticated clients. AD was Eldwick's consulting attorney at the time.
BR claimed she was paid a base salary of £14,000 ($18,000) per year for a four-day work week, plus a 10% bonus on all fees she billed and received, plus 5% invoiced and received by AD.
AD told her her background in London nightlife was an advantage, as she was able to entertain wealthy clients, work with them and accompany them to high-end restaurants and bars.
He made the "god" and "slave" comments via WhatsApp message, explaining that was the only way for her to "reach her potential".
The court heard that after researching Eldwick, BR was excited about the possibility of working with them.
But on the first day, when she went to Elderwick's office, AD called her and asked her to come to his house. Then she either works there or at home.
Harassment and Victimization
Ultimately, BR never visited the company's offices, met with any employees, and never received a contract from Eldwick. A court previously ruled that she had never been employed by Eldwick and was therefore not liable to the company. Instead, she worked for AD, although she received no compensation from AD.
BR admits she was "pretty naive" throughout the process.
The court found that the late lawyer breached his contract, failed to fulfill his obligation to provide a written employment statement, and was guilty of sexual harassment and victimization.
AD eventually went to BR's home and assaulted her and her 4-year-old son before being arrested by police, court records show.
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Source: www.casino.org
