A small group of Oakland Raiders cheerleaders filed a lawsuit and recently settled with the team resulting in higher pay.

 

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-foot...st-raiders

 

DragonFury is right.  You can't run a business illegally just because people are applying for the jobs.  The Bills chose to disband the squad but they would be wise to settle as well.

 

Also, I believe you are incorrect in your claim that "women want to be NFL cheerleaders so that they can be noticed and get attention."  Since they were little girls, many women love to dance but there are few regular/semi-regular jobs for dancers.  Various professional and semi-professional sports teams offer an outlet with their cheerleading squads/dance teams.  Yes, these women go in knowing the pay is low and the uniforms are generally skimpy but that doesn't mean they can be coerced to work under a set of rules separate from those of any other company operating in the USA. 

 

Quote:Fantastic comparison.  Women want to be NFL cheerleaders so that they can be noticed and get attention...they know what they are getting into.  There have been numerous stories out there on what it takes to be a cheerleader.....if you aren't willing to do what it takes or have an issue with it, walk out the door.

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