Nobody forced them to work there. And what’s the difference between them and NFL cheerleaders, Hooter’s Girls, ...
Ignoring basic laws of employment and making fun of employees who files suit is not a conservative perspective
Actually. it is that simple.
The basic law of employment is that a job is a contract between the employer and the employee. The employee agrees to sell his labor (whatever it maybe) in exchange for payment (whatever that maybe).
Any other arbitrary rules instituted by government are extra.
There is no slavery in this country. The employee is free to leave at any time (barring contractual obligations).
As others have said the conditions of employment as a waitress at this restaurant are obvious. I did read the article and I still do not see that a lawsuit is appropriate.
If a waitress did not want to go to a costume party wearing a bikini, don’t go. If she was worried about repercussions of not going, get like minded waitresses to join her in not going or wearing other attire.
Being banished to the less trafficked areas of the restaurant is not a problem if you are a good waitress. I (a male) waited tables in my youth to earn college money, I can tell you if you are good at it, regulars will seek you out, ask for you by name. You will still earn tips.
As for feely managers, if this is a sizable chain and they have not trained their supervision the consequences of sexual harassment they have a stupid senior management team and are paying too much for their corporate lawyer staff.
Lawsuits are not necessary. First step is complain to whomever is above the person harassing you. If that is ineffective you can file a complaint with Human Resources. I that is ineffective then you can go to the EEOC.
These waitresses may get some lose change out of this suit, but you can bet that the lawyers will get the bulk of any settlement and they will still probably be working somewhere else.