Collecting Tips
Working in the food industry is hard. Hustling for tips can be mentally and physically draining. By the end of the night, counting your tips is the only consolation you have for your aching feet and tired smile. Unfortunately, some employers require their staff to pool their tips with other workers. The laws pertaining to tip pooling and sharing can be found in the Fair Labor Standards Act. If your employer is not abiding by the FLSA, you may be a victim of wage theft.
If you believe that your employer may be cheating you out of wages earned, you may be eligible to receive compensation. Contact the wage and tip pooling lawyers of Tycko & Zavareei LLP to discuss the details of your case. Call 202-973-0900 today to schedule a free case evaluation.
Tip Pools and the Law
The laws set forth by the FLSA pertaining to tip sharing and pooling mandate that:
- No employee should be required to pool more than 15% of his or her tips
- Tip pools should only include employees who are regularly tipped (a worker who earns at least 30 dollars a month in tips, independent of pools and sharing)
- Sharing tips with non-tipped employees (such as food expediters) must be completely voluntary
- All tipped employees must earn minimum wages for their time worked. If an employee fails to earn $7.25 per hour, the employer must compensate them.
Contact Us
If you believe you have been the victim of illegal tip pooling and sharing, contact the wage and tip pooling lawyers of Tycko & Zavareei LLP at 202-973-0900 to determine your legal options.
