The Jets dropped the ball by paying its sexy cheerleaders a measly $3.77 an hour, a new lawsuit claims.
In the latest fair wage suit filed by an NFL cheerleader, former Jets flight crew dancer “Krystal C.” claims she was skimped for hours “off the clock” required work.
The dancers were paid $150 per game and $100 per special event — but were not compensated for practices, transportation and some public appearances, according to the suit, which was filed in Bergen County Court on Tuesday.
“We worked so much and it was so time-consuming. We are professional dancers — and we should be compensated that way,” Kyrstal C. told The Post.
“I needed to speak up about this — it’s not fair for people trying out for the squad, who think it’s going to be glamorous,” she said.
The cheerleaders deserve to be paid at least $8.25, which is minimum wage in New Jersey, she said.
The lawsuit seeks damages for unpaid wages and reimbursement of work-related expenses.
The 25- year-old dance student was inspired to take action after reading about a similar lawsuit filed by a Raiderette in California.
Two other fair wage lawsuits have been filed against the NFL by cheerleaders recent months, too.
Ben-Gal cheerleader also sued the Cincinnati Bengals in February, saying she says she makes just $2.85 an hour.
So did Buffalo Jill cheerleaders, who claimed they weren’t paid properly for time at games or at public appearances.
“I think NFL should establish a new policy. [Cheerleaders] should at least be paid Minimum wage, “ said Sharon Vinick, one of Kyrstal C.’s lawyers.
Krystal C. performed as a flight crew member from June 2012 to December 2013 , according to the lawsuit.
Flight Crew girls also put in unpaid hours selling calendars and were forced to arrive at games 3.5 hours in advanced, she said.
“I just hope there’s a settlement. I hope people are aware of what’s going a right now… This is a bigger problem throughout the nation and the NFL, Kyrstal C. said.
A spokesman for the Jets immediately return calls seeking comment.