The Federal tip credit: The Federal FLSA allows employers of tipped employees to take a tip credit of up to $5.12 per hour against theRead More
Tip-pooling
Dancer Wage Theft: House Fees Are Illegal
Dancer wage theft is rampant. In many clubs, dancers are misclassified as “independent contractors” and don’t get paycheck. They are also forced to pay “houseRead More
Curaleaf Wage Theft: After being sued for wage theft violations, , Curaleaf Announces Store Closures
Curaleaf wage theft has been at issue in several recently filed lawsuits against Curaleaf Holdings. In a recent Illinois case, Curaleaf was accused of tipRead More
Tips Belong to the Worker: Who is a “manager?”
Under Oregon wage law, and under Federal Wage Law, tips belong to the worker. Managers cannot participate in a tip pool or tip sharing program.Read More
Servers and Bartenders: Is Your Employer Stealing Your Tips?
When you work at a restaurant, night club, or adult entertainment establishment, your employer probably has a tip-pool in place. In theory, tip-pooling can ensureRead More