Vixen Media Sued! In a class action complaint brought by Kenzie Anne

Kenzie Anne, a brave former  Contractor employee of the adult entertainment company Vixen Media, The Class action suit filed against the company for labor law violations. If successful, could this be the end of Porn Productions in California as we know it?  Or just the end of Vixen in California?

What is California labor law AB5, and can it be avoided?

California Labor law AB5

Can you still be an independent contractor in California?

This is an epic class-action lawsuit! Which is now making its way through the California courts, and is based on the landmark labor law AB5.

California’s law, AB5 aims to protect workers in the state of California from exploitation. Kenzie Anne and her fellow plaintiffs allege, Vixen Media failed to pay them minimum wage, overtime pay, and other benefits required by law. Furthermore, they claim that the company misclassified them as independent contractors, instead of full–time employees. Allegedly, Vixen Media conducted this scheme, in order to avoid providing necessary benefits.

Is this similar to a lawsuit brought against a strip club, by strippers in Las Vegas?

A Las Vegas strip club may be on the hook for millions of dollars in back wages. After the Nevada Supreme Court ruled that an estimated 6,500 strippers the club had claimed were independent contractors, were actually employees entitled to minimum wage.Oct 31, 2014

If the plaintiff’s Contractors are successful, they could be awarded a significant sum of money in damages.

The lawsuit is currently in the discovery phase, with attorneys for both sides gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses.

Will Vixen Media Settle with the Plaintiffs and skip town

If Vixen Media settles, what’s to say they won’t get hit again with further individual lawsuits from the statutory past?

This case could proceed to a jury trial.  Should Vixen Media not agree to a settlement. AB5 may prove a major, short-term boost for sex workers in California. The labor law’s well-intended verbiage ensures that sex workers are treated fairly.  Sex workers would have the same benefits as other employees. There could also be a tremendous fallout, major production companies would likely seek alternative states or countries to produce adult content. The latter seems far more likely.

This lawsuit is a crucial step in upholding the law, as it protects the rights of sex workers. The case could have a major impact on the adult entertainment industry, as it could set a precedent for other companies to follow.

If found guilty of labor law violations, Vixen Media could face steep fines, and be forced to comply with labor laws in the future. Will this case serve as an important reminder?  Sex workers are entitled to the same rights as any other employees.  Companies, such as Vixen Media may find themselves, compelled to adhere to labor laws if they want to remain in business.  Is this a good prospect? It is also a sign that the adult entertainment industry is continuing to evolve.  Will the adult industry move towards a more equitable future, or leave the State of California entirely?