Labor
California Labor Division Rules in Nicole Doshi's Favor in Motley Contract Dispute
The Division of Labor Standards Enforcement of the California Department of Industrial Relations ruled on Monday in favor of Nicole Doshi in her contract dispute with defunct talent agency Motley Models and its former owner Dave Rock.
Tanya Tate Offers Labor Day Promotion
Tanya Tate is offering a week-long SextPanther discount in honor of Labor Day, starting today.
Court Dismisses Bulk of Labor Claims Against VMG
A California district court on Wednesday dismissed nine out of 10 claims made in a civil lawsuit filed against Vixen Media Group (VMG) by retired performer Kenzie Anne.
Australia's Labor Government Touts Censorship Reform
The Australian government yesterday released a review of the nation’s content rating system for audiovisual material and games, proposing an end to the country’s censorship of certain fetishes and some instances of violence in pornography.
BranditScan Offers Labor Day Weekend Sale
BranditScan is celebrating Labor Day Weekend with a 20 percent off sale for one month of its premium service.
Labor Commission Sides With Performer in Agency Fee Dispute
The California Labor Commissioner awarded $5,418.15 in “unlawful fees” to Arietta Adams in a dispute with her former agency, Direct Models.
SheSeducedMe Sets Labor Day Special, New Scene With Jessie Saint, Judy Jolie
SheSeducedMe is celebrating Labor Day with a membership subscription sale and the release of a new scene starring Jessie Saint and Judy Jolie.
Kiiroo Marks Labor Day with 'Feel Stars' Sale
Kiiroo will mark the upcoming Labor Day holiday with a sale running Friday through Monday, September 6 on all eight of its inaugural "Feel Star" strokers molded after Britney Amber, Alexis Fawx, Victoria June, Apolonia Lapiedra, Rae Lil Black, Nicolette Shea, Natalia Starr and Kenzie Taylor.
Rachel Starr Releases NFT Collection for Labor Day
Rachel Starr has announced the release of her “Exclusive Labor Day NFT Collection,” for sale from today at 12 p.m. (CST) until Wednesday, September 1 at 7 p.m. (CST).
APAG Announces Labor Department Approval and Confirmation
The Adult Performance Artists Guild (APAG) has announced they have received their federal filing number from the U.S. Department of Labor, confirming their status as a union.
California: 2018 Employee vs. Contractor Standard Ruled Retroactive
Earlier this month, the California Supreme Court ruled that the 2018 “Dynamex ABC test” to determine if a worker is an employee or an independent contractor applies retroactively to labor relationships that predate the Dynamex decision.
What Labor Bill AB2257 Means for Studio Work, Content Trade and Camming
Last Friday, Democratic California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 2257 (AB2257) into law, providing a series of exemptions and clarifications to the so-called “Uber/Lyft law" (AB5) which affected labor relationships in the state starting January 1, 2020.
Carnal Media, GunzBlazing Launch 'Labor Day Weekend Sale'
Carnal Media and Gunz Blazing have announced the Labor Day Weekend Sale offering full access for $4 and a 50% GunzBlazing discount on select sites within the network.
California Senate Committee Quietly Unveils Massive Revision of AB5 Exemptions
The California Senate’s Labor Committee quietly approved yesterday substantial amendments to AB2257, the so-called “clean-up bill” for the controversial AB5 legislation that altered freelance employment in the State, affecting adult performers, strip club dancers and other sex workers.
Derek Hay Appeals Labor Commission Decision in 'Jane Does' Case
LA Direct agent Derek Hay filed an appeal with the Los Angeles County Superior Court last month requesting a “Trial De Novo” concerning the issues brought before the Labor Commission in 2018 by five of his former models, initially identified only as "Jane Doe Nos. 1-5," and which resulted in a June 10 decision by a Commissioner largely against Hay.
FSC Releases Statement About Labor Commission's Decision on Jane Does vs. LA Direct Case
The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has released a statement regarding this week's California Labor Commission decision on the case brought by five former LA Direct models against the agency and its owner Derek Hay.
Labor Commissioner Rules in Favor of Jane Does in Derek Hay, LA Direct Case
California Labor Commissioner Patricia Salazar issued today a 50-page decision on the complaint brought fourth by five former LA Direct models against agency owner Derek Hay.
Federal Judge Upholds California Labor Bill AB5
A federal judge in Los Angeles ruled today against Uber and Postmates' challenge of AB5, the controversial labor legislation designed to regulate the "gig economy." The legislation has resulted in much confusion for workers and employers that might be affected by it, including those in the adult industry.
Labor Hearings Against Derek Hay's LA Direct Postponed Until July
The next chapter in the saga of labor proceedings against agent Derek Hay and his company LA Direct — also known as Direct Models Inc. — was postponed, late last week, when an administrative law judge granted a motion by Hay's counsel to postpone hearings that had been scheduled for this week.
Press Excluded from Derek Hay's Labor Board Evidence Hearing
Patricia Salazar, the Special Hearing Officer for the Labor Commissioner in the case of five former clients petitioning for the revocation of Derek Hay and LA Direct’s talent agency license, ruled this morning that the press was to be excluded from today’s evidentiary hearing.