# Dancers Sue Over Contractor Misclassification | Auckland News

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Podcast: [Auckland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7853371)
Published: 2026-06-29T04:01:10+00:00
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## Resource

A crew of former dancers from Calendar Girls is in court fighting to be recognized as employees—not contractors—after being fired for resisting a new contract. They argue the “freedom” of being self-employed was an illusion: they were barred from working elsewhere, tightly controlled by management, and punished for refusing uncomfortable clients. One dancer was reprimanded for refusing to remove her G-string, while another was expected to perform nude on stage without pay, relying on tips. The company’s director claimed contractors had flexibility and autonomy, but dancers say the reality was anything but. With the case still unfolding, they’re pushing for legal recognition of their true working conditions. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/f0a3d70db39b0f83

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