Precinct DTLA, a bar in downtown Los Angeles known for its LGBTQ+ clientele, warns of possible closure from a legal battle with former employee Jessica Gonzales. Gonzales claims discrimination and a hostile work environment during her eight-year tenure, including unaddressed sexual activities among staff and patrons. She alleges unpaid labor during events and even injury from a co-worker in a heated incident over a stress ball. The bar's representatives deny the claims, suggesting the lawsuit is driven by an anti-LGBTQ agenda.
Gonzales claimed that when she reported employees and patrons were having sex in the bar, its owner told her to "stop complaining." This reflects a serious disregard for employee safety and wellbeing.
Gonzales alleged she was required to work the coat check for Precinct DTLA's weekly "jockstrap / underwear party" without receiving pay, highlighting exploitative labor practices within the establishment.
According to her lawsuit, Gonzales was effectively fired after the incident, in part because Precinct DTLA's owner and manager wanted to replace her with a gay male employee.
The bar's representatives stated that the lawyer representing Gonzales "appears to have a clear anti-LGBTQ agenda," indicating their defense strategy leans on portraying the claims as politically motivated.
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