MILFORD, Conn. (AP) A lawsuit filed by six exotic dancers against the Milford strip club where they are employed will be decided by an arbitrator.

The Connecticut Post reports the lawsuit claims that the owner of Keepers Gentlemen's Club, who federal prosecutors have linked to the Genovese crime family, is not paying the dancers a living wage.

The suit states that Gus Curcio denied the dancers their ``earned minimum wages, overtime pay and full retention of their gratuities.'' The dancers also claim that they are routinely fined for breaking any of the club's rules.

Stephen Bellis, attorney for the director and president of Keepers, argued Tuesday that the dancers are not entitled to the same benefits as employees because they are considered independent contractors.

Curcio couldn't be reached for comment.