Restaurants
Wage Laws and Tipped Workers – What Are Your Rights?
Several sources have reported that wage and hour lawsuits are on the rise, often as the result of violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and/or state labor laws. Many times, these lawsuits arise concerning how “tipped workers” such as wait staff, bartenders and others who depend on tips as a portion of their…
Read MoreTip Sharing Law May Lead To Confusion And Backpay Lawsuits
New reports that hotel food and beverage workers have reached a settlement unpaid wage claim. 150 current and former food and beverage workers sued the Crowne Plaza Hotel for its failure to reimburse them for tips they earned. Laws concerning tips and tip-sharing can be complex. Consulting with an experienced Atlanta wage and hour attorney is important if…
Read MoreNew Legislation Introduce to Raise Base Pay For Tipped Workers
A Maryland Congresswoman has introduced a new bill to amend federal law regarding the way “tipped employees” are paid. The bill – known as WAGES [working for adequate gains for employment in services] would require employers pay a base salary of at least $5.50, up 158% from its current $2.13. Tipped employees – such as waiters and…
Read MoreBack Wages Allowed For Restaurant Workers
Recently, several news stories have reported that the government is cracking down on businesses such as restaurants and factories that fail to pay employees minimum wage and overtime. Under federal law, most businesses must pay workers at least the federal minimum wage, $7.25 per hour. Employers must also pay all non-exempt employees overtime, calculated at a…
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