Brothel In Japan

Business models
Brothels use a variety of business models:
- In the regulated brothels in Nevada, the prostitutes are contract workers who split their earnings with the house and are often expected to "tip" support staff (cleaners, limo drivers, etc.); they receive no benefits, such as health insurance, and no withholding for Social Security taxes.
- In others, the prostitutes are employees, receiving a small fixed salary and a portion of the money spent by the customer. In this situation, sometimes known as Maison close (French for "closed house") the brothel owner receives the rest of the payment for services.