Casino workers in Missouri have settled a casino wage theft lawsuit against Penn National Gaming and two of its casinos for wage theft. Penn NationalRead More
Tip-pooling
December 8, 2023 -
Casino Wage Theft: Tip Pooling and Theft of Tips
From casino dealers to wait staff to VIP hosts to the valet, Casinos employ a substantial number of tipped employees. Employees in the gaming industryRead More
November 6, 2023 -
FLSA Lawsuit Filed Against the “Tattle Tale” in Atlanta
Last month, a group of dancers filed a dancer lawsuit against the Tattle Tale in Atlanta, Georgia. According to the allegations of the complaint, althoughRead More
October 27, 2023 -
Retaliation after Filing a Wage Case: Under the FLSA, Retaliation is Illegal
Employees are often discouraged from filing a tip theft lawsuit or unpaid overtime claims because of the fear of being fired if they do so.Read More
July 23, 2023 -
Tipped Employees and the “80/20 Rule”
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
February 8, 2023 -
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
January 30, 2023 -
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
January 16, 2023 -
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
January 13, 2023 -
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
